‘Tejas Express’ set to hit tracks, will start plying soon.

Indian Railways is all set to roll out the luxurious feature-packed Tejas Express whose coaches have been designed to bear speeds of up to 200 kmph. According to reports from Indian Railways, the train will soon start plying between Mumbai and Goa. So, get ready to zip across short distances with infotainment and luxury on board! While the coaches of the train have been designed to take speeds of up to 200 kmph, for now the train will ply at a maximum speed of 130 kmph. Tejas Express has also been proposed for Delhi-Chandigarh and Surat to Mumbai route. From WiFi, star chiefs-chosen menu to LCD screens for entertainment – here’s the preview of the Tejas Express!

The Tejas Express has redesigned seats with e-leather. There are 14 non-executive chair cars and they can seat up to 72 passengers each (3+2) configuration. The coaches have energy-efficient LED lights and digital destination display boards. The train will also have two Executive chair cars (in 2+2 configuration). The Executive Chair cars have a seating capacity of 56 passengers.

As stated earlier, Tejas Express will offer the facility of inboard infotainment – entertainment + passenger information. The 9-inch LCD screens with USB charger and a foldable snack table will ensure that your journey is comfortable and entertaining!

The Executive Chair car seats have an adjustable head-rest, comfortable arm support and even offer airline-like leg support. The facility of leg support is missing in the non-Executive chair car.

In line with the train’s overall luxurious feel, the train’s toilets have also been given a modern feel. Equipped with soap dispensers, touch-less water taps, odour-control system and occupancy indicators, the toilets in Tejas Express are a step up from the usual chair car trains.

Pantry with all coaches – Each chair car has a small pantry unit which is equipped with a boiler that dispenses hot water, a heating chamber, a refrigerating box and a chilling unit. The pantry also has a soup machine.

Attendant call button – Yet another airline-like feature in the Tejas Express is that each seat has an attendant call button facility. This call button/bell is integrated with the berth reading light.

CCTV equipped – The coaches are equipped with CCTV cameras for better security. Additionally, a modern fire and smoke detection system has been installed. The power car has a fire suppression system.

Bio Toilets – In line with Indian Railways vision to make tracks defecation free, Indian Railways has installed bio-vaccum toilets in Tejas Express. This would also ensure that as against normal toilets that need 10 litres of water per flush, only 1.5 litre of water would be consumed.

Robust braking – The bogie of Tejas coaches have stainless steel discs – this means that the braking system is more efficient and the breaking distance is less.

Train will soon start plying connecting various major cities and making the distances covered with luxury, comfort and less time span. All the best to Indian Railways!