Tejas Express Features
Tejas Express Features – Railway GK Capsule
1. Overview
- First “private-operator” train of Indian Railways (IRCTC runs, not Railways).
- Flag-ship “semi-high-speed” service covering Delhi-Lucknow, Mumbai-Goa & Ahmedabad-Mumbai corridors.
- Designed to give “airline-like” experience at rail fare; all tickets are “dynamic priced” like airlines.
2. Key Facts (15–20 Rapid-Fire Points)
- Max. permissible speed: 160 km/h; commercial run 130-140 km/h.
- First run: 24 May 2017 (Mumbai CSMT–Karmali Goa route).
- Train-sets: Built by Integral Coach Factory (ICF) Chennai under “Make in India”.
- Coaches: LHB stainless-steel, air-sealed, lightweight, 15 coaches/train (Executive + Chair cars).
- Automatic doors: Plug-type, centrally controlled, open only after train stops & line clear.
- Bio-vacuum toilets: Odourless, touch-free, with soap & paper dispensers.
- Infotainment: Every seat has LCD screen with Movies, Music, Flight-info display.
- Wi-Fi: Free (initial 30 min) 4G based onboard Wi-Fi.
- Passenger info system: GPS-based announcement in 3 languages + LED destination boards.
- CCTV: 4 cameras per coach for 360° security cover.
- Braille signs: For visually challenged passengers.
- Rotating seats: Executive class seats can turn 180° to face direction of travel.
- Call-bell & attendant call button at every seat.
- On-board catering: Included in fare; no pantry car; meals served on seat in disposable eco-friendly trays.
- Insurance: Free ₹10 lakh rail-travel insurance to every passenger.
- Fare: Dynamic – minimum 1.2× Shatabdi base fare, max 1.5× + GST; no concession except child fare.
- Headphones & magazines: Complimentary for Executive class.
- Fire & smoke detection system: First passenger train in India with such system.
- Regenerative braking: Saves ~30% electric energy; part of “Green train” tag.
- Cleanliness: On-board housekeeping staff (OBHS); depot dry-cleaning within 1 hr of arrival.
3. Important Points for RRB Exams
- Only train where IRCTC is “train manager” & keeps full revenue; Indian Railways only provides track & crew.
- No RAC/Wait-list; only “confirmed” seat booking; chart prepares 30 min before departure.
- Tejas is NOT the fastest train (Gatiman at 160 km/h commercial run is), but it is the first 160 km/h “self-propelled” train-set.
- Swanky exterior with vinyl Tejas livery – saffron-yellow & grey.
- On-time guarantee: If delay >1 hr, IRCTC refunds ₹100 (chair) / ₹250 (exec) automatically to account.
4. Frequently Asked Aspects (FAQs)
Q1. Who owns Tejas rolling stock?
→ Indian Railways (ICF built); IRCTC only operates.
Q2. Can season tickets or passes be used?
→ NO; only full-fare e-tickets.
Q3. Is Tatkal available?
→ NO; dynamic fare itself works like Tatkal.
Q4. Which tea is served?
→ Wagh Bakri branded tea & coffee.
Q5. Is linen washed daily?
→ Yes, outsourced to mechanised laundry under ISO 14001.
5. Rapid-Fire MCQs (RRB Pattern)
1. What is the maximum design speed of Tejas Express?
(c) 160 km/h
2. Which of the following is the first private-operator train of Indian Railways?
(b) Tejas Express
3. Tejas Express coaches are manufactured at –
(a) ICF Chennai
4. Which class of Tejas has 180° rotating seats?
(d) Executive Chair Car
5. Free travel insurance given to Tejas passengers is –
(c) ₹10 lakh
6. The first Tejas run (24 May 2017) was between –
(b) Mumbai CSMT – Karmali (Goa)
7. Tejas Express uses which type of braking to save energy?
(a) Regenerative braking
8. If Tejas arrives late by more than an hour, IRCTC gives automatic compensation of –
(c) ₹100 for Chair Car & ₹250 for Executive
9. Which of the following facilities is NOT available in Tejas Express?
(d) Pantry Car
10. Tejas is the first passenger train in India fitted with –
(d) Fire & smoke detection system
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