The Western Railway announced on Sunday that the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Tejas Express will run on Wednesdays as well, increasing premium-grade services for passengers from four to five days a week.
To meet the increased festive demand for high-speed trains, the AC chair-car private train has been equipped with 78 additional seats. According to reports, these upgraded services will begin operating on December 22, making travel easier for a large number of passengers.
Bookings open only on IRCTC website
The Indian Railways had previously increased the frequency of the Lucknow-Delhi Tejas trains to six days from five, and now a similar order has been issued for the private train on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad route. The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Tejas Express will run on all days of the week except Tuesdays and Thursdays, according to the new schedule.
Tejas Express leaves Mumbai Central at 3:45 PM and arrives in Ahmedabad at 10:05 PM on the same day, according to the train schedule. The return journey from Ahmedabad begins at 6:40 a.m. and ends at 1:05 p.m. the same day at MCT. The train stops at Borivali, Vapi, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, and Nadiad in both directions during its journey, covering the distance quickly.
The Tejas Express is a fully reserved train, according to the officials. It also includes air-conditioned and air-conditioned executive chair car coaches. Passengers can only book tickets for these trains on the IRCTC website. With its high frequency, the high-speed rail now targets both business and the holiday season rush.
Tejas Express resumed service in August of this year, following the second wave of coronavirus, and has received positive feedback from passengers since then. Given its top COVID-19 hygiene measures and 100% punctuality, more passengers have expressed trust in the Tejas.
The IRCTC’s promise of built-in insurance in the event of delays of more than one hour also plays a significant role in this. Tejas Express, which has quickly established itself as a popular choice among frequent travellers, quickly reached full occupancy during the Diwali and post-festive periods, according to officials. A similar reaction is expected now, as we approach the holiday season.