WATCH: Tejas Express to run on Mumbai-Goa route from May 22; see what it offers

Tejas Express, the new luxury train of the Indian Railways will begin operations on May 22. The train is equipped with WiFi, LCD screens, CCTV cameras and automatic doors.  

WATCH: Tejas Express to run on Mumbai-Goa route from May 22; see what it offers
The first 19 coaches of the train was rolled out by Rail Coach Factory, coach manufacturing unit in Kapurthala on Thursday. Image Source: Ministry of Railways/Twitter
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Updated: Sat, May 20, 2017
10:11 pm
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Key Highlights

  • Tejas Express to commence operations on Mumbai-Goa route on May 22.
  • The new luxury train will have WiFi, LCD screens, CCTV cameras and automatic doors.
  • The train will also operate on Delhi-Chandigarh and Surat-Mumbai routes.

Indian Railways will start running WiFi and LCD monitors-loaded Tejas Express between Mumbai and Goa beginning May 22, 2017.

The train was inspected by Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Friday at Delhi’s Safdarjung station, Ministry of Railways said.

The first 19 coaches of the train was rolled out by Rail Coach Factory, coach manufacturing unit in Kapurthala on Thursday.

Tejas Express is complete with LCD monitors, WiFi, redesigned seats, CCTV cameras, automatic doors, personalised infotainment systems and an advanced fire alarm system.

New coaches on the train will have improved couplers that will make the journey jer-free and comfortable.

“Tejas Express train of Indian Railways introduced with modern on board facilities hv Redesigned seats with e-leather,” Ministry of Railways said.