The high-speed rake is capable of running at the speed of 200 kmph but due to track constraints will run at 160 kmph
The train will have thirteen coaches including one executive coach with a capacity of 56. All doors are centrally controlled.
The fare for Tejas Express executive class is ₹ 2,680 with food and ₹ 2,525 without. For the AC chair car, the fare is ₹ 1,280 with food and ₹ 1,155 without food.
The ticket fares will be cheaper than flights but 20 per cent higher than that of the Shatabdi Express.
Each coach has cost ₹ 3.25 crore, according to officials.
Tejas Express trains will also be launched between Delhi and Chandigarh and between Surat and Mumbai.
Features
Coaches is of LHB coaches which have relatively higher carrying capacity
Ergonomic seating with improved cushioning and upholstery
Automatic entrance and interior doors
Entertainment screens for each passenger along with head phone socket
LED board for advertising and communicating safety instructions
GPS bases passenger information display system
Improved aesthetics with new colour scheme and futuristic look
Smart windows with automatic venetian blinds
Dust sealed gangways.
Fire and smoke detection and suppression system
CCTV system with remote control and monitoring capability
Concealed LED lighting
Adjusting reading light
Passenger Announcement System
Mobile, Laptop charging points
Provision of Wi-Fi facility
Integrated Braille display
Individual magazine, bottle holder, snack table, etc.
Bio-vacuums toilets
Sensorised taps, flushing system, hand driers, tissue paper dispenser and soap dispenser in toilets
Water level indicators
Accessible dustbin with garbage compacting feature for higher capacity
Digital destination boards and electronic passenger reservation chart.
Three Routes for Tejas Express
Anand Vihar Terminal - Lucknow Junction Tejas Express - Six days a week
Delhi - Chandigarh Tejas Express - Six days a week
Mumbai CST - Karmali Tejas Express - Five days a week