Trains Tejas Express Information

Tejas Express – Indian Railways’ Premium “Private-Like” Train

(Complete RRB-ready capsule)

Section Key Point
First Run 24 May 2017 (Mumbai CST–Karmali)
Operator IR through Zonal Railways; NOT privatised (only some services “outsourced” to IRCTC for on-board catering & housekeeping)
Flagship Route Mumbai CSMT ↔ Madgaon (Goa) – 721 km
Top Commercial Speed 130 km/h (design 200 km/h)
Traction End-on-Generation (EOG) + Head-on-Generation (HOG) ready
Coaches Alstom-LHB stainless-steel; 14-coach rake
Classes Executive (EC) + Chair Car (CC) only (no sleeper)
Fare Rule “Flexi-pricing” – dynamic fare similar to Rajdhani, no RAC
Catering INCLUDED in ticket cost (no optional catering)
Insurance Free ₹ 10 lakh travel insurance to every passenger
Entertainment Individual 9-inch touch LCD; Wi-Fi; USB socket
Attendant One “Tejas Host” per coach (all-women crew on inaugural women-only run)
Turn-around 4 h at destination (rake shared for return trip same day)

1. Tejas Express AT A GLANCE (RRB Memory Code)

Data
1st Train & Date 22451/52 Mumbai CSMT–Karmali; 24-05-2017
2nd Train 82501/02 Lucknow–New Delhi (inaugurated 04-10-2019)
3rd Train 82503/04 Ahmedabad–Mumbai Central (20-01-2020)
Coach Factory Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai
Rake Composition 14 = 1 EOG + 10 CC + 2 EC + 1 SLR (Divyang-friendly)
Seat Capacity 746 (EC-56, CC-690)
Max Permissible Speed 200 km/h (operational 130 km/h)
Average Start-Stop Speed 70–75 km/h
Traction Stock WAP-5/WAP-7 (pure AC)
Braking Electro-pneumatic disc brakes (100 % regenerative)
Fire Safety Integrated smoke detection + 1 fire extinguisher each bio-toilet
Bio-Toilets 100 % (zero-discharge)
GPS-based Display “Infotainment on Wheels” – shows speed, next halt, ETA
Vending Machines Hot-beverage & snack vending in every coach
Security RPF & “Trained Marshals” on board; CCTV inside coach
Ticket Stock PRS & e-ticket both; no unreserved travel
Tatkal Quota 10 % of CC & 30 % of EC
Refund Rule 50 % refund if train cancelled >3 h late (unique to Tejas)

2. Distinction from Other Premium Trains

Feature Tejas Shatabdi Vande Bharat Gatimaan
Max Speed 200 km/h (op 130) 160 km/h (op 130) 200 km/h (op 160) 160 km/h (op 160)
Catering Compulsory Optional Compulsory Compulsory
Fare Band High (flexi) Moderate High (fixed) High
Coach Make LHB LHB Self-propelled (Train-18) LHB
Operator IR/IRCTC IR IR IR
Insurance ₹ 10 lakh free No ₹ 10 lakh free No

3. Route-wise Numbers for Quick Revision

Train No. Route Distance Time Halts Days
22451 CSMT → Karmali 721 km 8 h 30 m 7 Daily
22452 Karmali → CSMT 721 km 8 h 45 m 7 Daily
82501 LKO → NDLS 512 km 6 h 15 m 2 6 days (no Sun)
82502 NDLS → LKO 512 km 6 h 30 m 2 6 days
82503 ADI → MMCT 493 km 6 h 15 m 3 6 days (no Fri)
82504 MMCT → ADI 493 km 6 h 30 m 3 6 days

4. Top-25 “Must-Memorise” Facts for RRB

  1. First Tejas run: 24 May 2017 (Mumbai-Goa)
  2. First IRCTC-managed Tejas: Lucknow-New Delhi (4 Oct 2019)
  3. Coach factory: ICF Chennai (LHB design)
  4. Total coaches: 14 (10 CC + 2 EC + 1 EOG + 1 Divyang-SLR)
  5. Seat capacity: 746 passengers
  6. Max design speed: 200 km/h
  7. Operational speed: 130 km/h (same as Raj/Shatabdi)
  8. Traction: WAP-5/WAP-7 (fully electric)
  9. Brakes: Disc + regenerative
  10. Entirely sealed dust-proof windows (no manual open)
  11. Automatic doors (push-button) – first in Indian non-metro train
  12. Fire & smoke detection in every coach
  13. Infotainment screen: 9-inch touch (every seat)
  14. Wi-Fi provided by RailWire
  15. On-board catering cost included in fare (no opt-out)
  16. Dynamic/flexi fare formula same as Rajdhani
  17. Free travel insurance: ₹ 10 lakh (applies to every reserved passenger)
  18. If train >3 h late & passenger cancels → 50 % refund (unique rule)
  19. No RAC or wait-list; only confirmed or Regret
  20. GPS-based passenger information system
  21. Executive class fare ≈ 1.5× AC Chair Car fare
  22. Color scheme: Yellow-Grey with Tejas logo (stylised wing)
  23. Exterior vinyl: Kavach artwork (showing heritage & modern India)
  24. Turn-around time at destination: ~4 h (same rake returns)
  25. Rake is HOG-ready (Head-on-Generation saves 1,600 l diesel/day)

5. Frequently Asked RRB Questions (with 1-liner answers)

Q1. Which is the first private operator of Tejas Express?

Ans. No train is fully private; IRCTC only handles catering & housekeeping on two routes (Lucknow & Ahmedabad).

Q2. Does Tejas have sleeper coaches?

Ans. No – only Chair Car & Executive Chair Car.

Q3. What is the maximum permissible speed of Tejas coaches?

Ans. 200 km/h.

Q4. Which loco hauls Tejas?

Ans. WAP-5 or WAP-7 electric loco (End-on-Generation).

Q5. Is catering charge optional in Tejas?

Ans. No – it is compulsory and included in the fare.

6. 15 PRACTICE MCQs (RRB Pattern)

Choose the best alternative.

  1. The first Tejas Express was flagged off between
    A) Mumbai CST – Madgaon
    B) Delhi – Lucknow
    C) Ahmedabad – Mumbai
    D) Chennai – Mysuru
    Ans. A

  2. Tejas coaches are manufactured at
    A) RCF Kapurthala
    B) ICF Chennai
    C) BEML Bengaluru
    D) Alstom, Sri City
    Ans. B

  3. What is the operational speed of Tejas Express?
    A) 110 km/h
    B) 130 km/h
    C) 150 km/h
    D) 160 km/h
    Ans. B

  4. Which of the following is NOT a feature of Tejas?
    A) Automatic doors
    B) Bio-toilets
    C) Sleeper accommodation
    D) Wi-Fi
    Ans. C

  5. The free travel insurance provided in Tejas is
    A) ₹ 5 lakh
    B) ₹ 7.5 lakh
    C) ₹ 10 lakh
    D) ₹ 25 lakh
    Ans. C

  6. Tejas uses which type of fare system?
    A) Fixed
    B) Dynamic (Flexi)
    C) Premium tatkal only
    D) Conventional Mail/Express
    Ans. B

  7. The first IRCTC-operated Tejas service connects
    A) Mumbai – Ahmedabad
    B) Delhi – Lucknow
    C) Chennai – Madurai
    D) Howrah – Puri
    Ans. B

  8. Tejas rake composition has a total of how many coaches?
    A) 12
    B) 14
    C) 16
    D) 20
    Ans. B

  9. The traction system of Tejas is based on
    A) Diesel-generator car
    B) End-on-Generation
    C) Self-propelled (Train-18)
    D) Hybrid battery
    Ans. B

  10. The unique refund rule for Tejas if the train is late by >3 h is
    A) Full refund
    B) 25 % refund
    C) 50 % refund
    D) No refund
    Ans. C

  11. Which colour scheme distinguishes Tejas coaches?
    A) Blue-grey
    B) Red-white
    C) Yellow-grey
    D) Green-beige
    Ans. C

  12. The infotainment screen size provided at every seat is
    A) 6 inch
    B) 7 inch
    C) 9 inch
    D) 12 inch
    Ans. C

  13. Tejas Express is equipped with
    A) ICF conventional coaches
    B) LHB stainless-steel coaches
    C) Aluminium shell coaches
    D) Carbon-fiber coaches
    Ans. B

  14. Which of the following trains has the same operational speed as Tejas?
    A) Vande Bharat
    B) Gatimaan
    C) Shatabdi
    D) Both B & C
    Ans. C

  15. The maximum number of stoppages on the Mumbai–Goa Tejas route is
    A) 5
    B) 6
    C) 7
    D) 8
    Ans. C

Last-minute cram note:
Tejas = Touch-screen Entertainment, Japanese-style Automatic doors, Super-fast 130 km/h, INSURANCE ₹10 lakh – all included!

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