Tejas Express

Tejas Express was introduced by the Indian Railways in 2017 as a semi-high-speed train service with improved onboard facilities. The first Tejas Express ran between Mumbai and Goa, covering about 550 km in around 8 hours and 30 minutes. The aim was to offer a more modern travel experience compared to regular trains.

Tejas Express runs on a few important intercity routes and offers only air-conditioned Chair Car and Executive Chair Car seating. These trains are operated by IRCTC, making them among the first private trains in India. These trains are equipped with several first-of-their-kind features, including more food options, infotainment screens, and automatic doors, placing them among the most premium trains in India.

Tejas Express ticket prices vary depending on the travel distance, seat class, and general demand. But since these trains are premium trains with top-class facilities, Tejas Express ticket prices tend to be higher than those of Shatabdi, Rajdhani, and Vande Bharat trains on the same routes.  

Moreover, Tejas Express train ticket prices change dynamically. This means fares will vary during the lean, busy, and festive seasons. 

Here are the indicative prices for some of the most popular Tejas Express train routes:

Note: Ticket prices shown above are indicative. Actual fares may vary depending on distance, demand, and booking time. Please check the redBus app/website before booking.

Features and Facilities of Tejas Express 

Tejas Express trains come with modern amenities such as Wi-Fi, RO-purified water, comfortable leather seats, and automatic doors to make your journey feel luxurious. Here’s a list of features and facilities you can enjoy on a Tejas Express train:

Fully Air-Conditioned Cabins

All Tejas Express coaches are fully air-conditioned to keep you cool on the journey. The temperature is also maintained evenly to ensure passenger comfort across different seasons.

High Quality Food and Beverages

Tejas Express food is a major highlight for most passengers. These trains have onboard catering services that offer travellers breakfast, tea, lunch, and dinner (depending on the time). There are free coffee and tea vending machines available as well.

Executive and A/C Chair Seating Options

Passengers can choose from the Executive Chair Car and AC Chair Car options when booking Tejas Express train tickets. The two IRCTC trains have two executive chair cars with 56 seats and nine A/C chair cars with 78 seats.

Personal 9-inch Infotainment LCD Screens

During the journey, passengers can enjoy movies, shows, songs, and news updates on their personal 9-inch LCD screens.  

Sensor-based Taps and Clean Washrooms

The toilets on a Tejas Express train are equipped with modern amenities such as sensor-based taps and bio-vacuum toilets. This keeps them cleaner and reduces water wastage as well.

CCTV Coverage

CCTV cameras are installed in various parts of the train to enhance passenger safety. 

Apart from these features and facilities, the two trains run by IRCTC also offer insurance provisions. IRCTC provides all passengers travelling by the IRCTC Tejas Express trains a ₹10 lakh rail insurance cover, completely free of cost.

Below are some of the major routes Tejas Express covers, showcasing the wide reach across India.

• Tejas Express 82501/82502 travels between Lucknow and Delhi in approximately 6 hrs 20 mins.
• Tejas Express 22119/22120 travels between Mumbai and Goa in approximately 8 hrs 45 mins.
• Tejas Express 22672/22671 travels between Madurai and Chennai in approximately 6 hrs 15 mins.
• Tejas Express 82902/82901 travels between Ahmedabad and Mumbai in approximately 6 hrs 30 mins.

redBus makes it easy and convenient to book Tejas Express train tickets online. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how you can book your tickets through the redBus platform:

• Step 1: Visit the redBus website or app and click on the ‘Train Tickets’ option. You can also download the redRail mobile app. 

• Step 2: Choose your travel date, source station, and destination station. Then click on ‘Search Trains’.

• Step 3: From the list of trains displayed on the screen, choose a Tejas Express train and select a class to proceed. 

• Step 4: Enter your IRCTC username, then fill in passenger details such as your name, gender, and age.  

• Step 5: Enter your contact details, including your mobile number and email address.

• Step 6: Make online payment for your Tejas Express train tickets using UPI, debit/credit cards, or a digital wallet. 

Once the payment is successful, you will receive the e-tickets on your registered email ID.