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The 82901 / 82902 Ahmedabad–Mumbai Central Tejas Express is a train on the Ahmedabad–Mumbai route. It is a semi-high speed, fully air-conditioned train Introduced by Indian Railways connecting Ahmedabad to Mumbai along with six stations named Nadiad, Vadodara, Bharuch, Surat, Vapi, and Borivali.[1] This train started running from 19 January 2020.[2] The fare of the train will be dynamic.[3]

Service typeTejas Express
First service17 January 2020; 6 years ago (2020-01-17)
Current operatorsIRCTC & Indian Railways
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Ahmedabad Junction – Mumbai Central
IRCTC Tejas Express
Ahmedabad - Mumbai Central Tejas Express train board.
Overview
Service typeTejas Express
LocaleGujarat & Maharashtra
First service17 January 2020; 6 years ago (2020-01-17)
Current operatorsIRCTC & Indian Railways
Route
TerminiAhmedabad Junction (ADI)
Mumbai Central (MMCT)
Stops6
Distance travelled493 km (306 mi)
Average journey time6 hours 30 minutes
Service frequency6 days a week [a]
Train number82901 / 82902
Line usedAhmedabad–Mumbai main line
On-board services
ClassesAC Executive Class, AC Chair Car
Disabled accessDisabled access
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Auto-rack arrangementsOverhead racks
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Entertainment facilitiesYes
Baggage facilitiesBelow the seats
Other facilities
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV cameras
  • Baby changing table
  • Odour-control system
  • Passenger information system
Technical
Rolling stockLHB Tejas rake
Track gauge5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) Broad Gauge
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph) maximum speed,

78 km/h (48 mph)

average including halts.
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Since its inauguration, this train is India's second private train after Lucknow–New Delhi Tejas Express, both operated by IRCTC.[4]

Facilities

For the first time entertainment facilities have been introduced in Indian Railways. The Ahmedabad–Mumbai Tejas is the first Indian train to have LCD screens for each individual passengers though this facility will be available only in Executive Chair Car. In the LCD passengers can enjoy Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati movies, listen music as well as Passenger Information System is also available. Moreover, passengers can enjoy on-board free WiFi facilities.[5]

Traction

Earlier was WDG-4. It is hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed-based WAP-7 or WAP-5 electric locomotive from end to end.

Notes

  1. Except Thursdays

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