Indian Railways Big Update: India’s Second Private train to run between Mumbai and Ahmedabad from…, IRCTC says operations to be…

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Tejas Express will be the second private train in the country, operated by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC). The first such private train is operational on Delhi-Lucknow route.

New Delhi: In a major development that promises to make the travelling experience of the passengers better and more convenient, Indian Railways is all set to introduce a new Tejas Express train between Mumbai and Ahmedabad from January 17, 2020. The information was communicated by the Western Railway on Friday. Regular runs of the train will start from January 19.

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Tejas Express will be the second private train in the country, operated by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC). The first such private train is operational on Delhi-Lucknow route.

Here are some of the key details:

• The train will run six days a week, barring Thursday.
• It will halt at Nadiad, Vadodara, Bharuch, Surat, Vapi and Borivali stations in both directions.
• The train will depart from Ahmedabad at 6:40 am and arrive in Mumbai at 1.10 pm.
• From Mumbai Central it will depart at 3.40 pm and reach Ahmedabad at 9.55 pm. During the inaugural run, it will depart from
• Ahmedabad at 9.30 am and arrive at Mumbai Central at 4 pm.
• During the return journey, it will depart at 5.15 pm and reach Ahmedabad at 11.30 pm.

Talking to the media, Ravinder Bhakar, the chief spokesperson of the Western Railway, said the train will offer world-class comfort and facilities. “The fully air-conditioned Tejas has several modern features like sliding doors, personalized reading lights, mobile charging points, attendant call buttons, bio-toilets, automatic entry and exit doors, CCTV cameras, reclining facility and comfortable seats,” he said.