Tejas – Rajdhani Trains : Fare and Details
Ministry of Railways announced that Railway introduced Tejas-Rajdhani type service with upgraded facilities between various parts of India. The fare structure and other details of Tejas Rajdhani services are here:-
- List of Tejas Rajdhani Express Trains by Railway
- Bhubaneswar – New Delhi Tejas Rajdhani Express
- Mumbai Central- H. Nizamuddin August Kranti Rajdhani Express with New Tejas Rake
- Rajendra Nagar (Patna) – New Delhi Tejas Rajdhani Express Trains
- Mumbai – New Delhi : Rajdhani Express in Tejas
- Anand Vihar – Agartala Tejas Rajdhani Express Train
- Mumbai – New Delhi Rajdhani Express with Tejas Type Smart Coaches
- Tejas Type Sleeper Coaches ~ Features
- Fare Structure of Tejas – Rajdhani Trains
- FAQs
Currently, Indian Railways is operating four Rajdhani Trains with Tejas Sleeper Coaches.
| Train No. | Route | Zonal Railway |
| 20501/02 | Agartala-AnandViharRajdhani Express | NFR |
| 12951/52 | Mumbai-New Delhi Rajdhani Express | WR |
| 12953/54 | Mumbai – Nizamuddin August KrantiRajdhani | WR |
| 12309/10 | Rajendra Nagar- New Delhi (Patna Rajdhani) Express | ECR |
List of Tejas Rajdhani Express Trains by Railway
Bhubaneswar – New Delhi Tejas Rajdhani Express
The service has transitioned to regular operation using Tejas Rakes, replacing the earlier LHB Coaches, and has been rebranded as the Tejas Rajdhani Express.
The Rajdhani Express, equipped with Tejas Coaches offering upgraded amenities for a modern train travel experience with enhanced comfort, began its regular service from Bhubaneswar Railway Station on August 19, 2023. The inaugural run of the first Tejas Rake occurred on a Saturday, operating via the Sambalpur route. Subsequent Rakes will be introduced in the near future, one after the other, with a few days’ intervals.
On the inaugural journey of this train from Bhubaneswar Railway Station, which was conducted as an inaugural Special Train, it was flagged off by Hon’ble Union Ministers Shri Dharmendra Pradhan and Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw. Starting from August 19, 2023, the regular service of this train is operational via Sambalpur City and Rourkela routes.
Before its departure to New Delhi, the train underwent inspection by officials from Khurda Road Division, led by Additional Divisional Railway Manager Shri Kalyan Patnaik.
Mumbai – New Delhi Rajdhani Express with Tejas Type Smart Coaches
Mumbai Central- H. Nizamuddin August Kranti Rajdhani Express with New Tejas Rake ~ 14.12.2021
Rajendra Nagar (Patna) – New Delhi Tejas Rajdhani Express Trains
Second Rajdhani Express with exclusive Tejas type Smart Sleeper coaches introduced in Indian Railways after Mumbai- New Delhi Rajdhani Express
Indian Railway announced that a Indian Railways starts to run Rajendra Nagar Terminal (Patna) – New Delhi Rajdhani Express with new upgraded Tejas rake from 01.09.2021. A new era of train travel experience with enhanced comfort is being rolled out by Indian Railways with the introduction of newly upgraded Tejas sleeper coach rakes in Rajdhani trains. These bright golden hued coaches, with enhanced smart features are being introduced to run East Central Railway’s prestigious Rajendra Nagar (Patna)- New Delhi Rajdhani Express train and will offer best in class travel experience. This new rake made its maiden run from Wednesday, 01st September, 2021.
The existing rakes of Train No. 02309/10 Rajendra Nagar – New Delhi- Rajendra Nagar Rajdhani Special Express, one of the most prestigious & premium trains are being replaced with brand new Tejas type sleeper coaches. new train will have special smart features for enhanced passenger safety and comfort. The smart coach aims to provide world-class facilities to passengers with the help of intelligent sensor-based systems. It is equipped with Passenger Information and Coach Computing Unit (PICCU) provided with GSM network connectivity, which reports to the remote server. PICCU will record the data of WSP, CCTV recording, Toilet odour sensors, panic switch and other items integrated with fire detection and alarm system, air quality and choke filter sensor & energy meter.
Additional Smart Features:
- PA/PIS (Passenger Announcement/Passenger Information System): Two LCDs inside each coach display vital journey related information to the passengers such as the next station, distance remaining, expected time of arrival, delay and safety related messages.
- Security & Surveillance monitoring: Six nos. of cameras are fitted in each coach which gives live recording. CCTV cameras with day night vision capability, Facial recognition even in low light condition, Network Video Recorder are provided.
- Automatic Plug Door: All main entrance doors are centralized controlled by Guard. Train will not start until all doors are closed.
- Fire Alarm, Detection and Suppression system: All coaches are provided with Automatic Fire Alarm and Detection System. The Pantry and Power Cars have automatic fire suppression system in case detected.
- Emergency Talk back for medical or security emergency
- Improved Toilet Unit: Provided with anti-graffiti coating, Gel coated shelf, New design dustbin, Door latch activated light, Engagement display, Infant care seat.
- Toilet Occupancy Sensor: Automatically displays the toilet occupancy inside each coach
- Panic Button in Lavatories: Fitted in each lavatory, in case of any emergency.
- Toilet Annunciation Sensor Integration (TASI): Two nos. of Toilet Annunciation Sensor Integration are fitted in each coach which will relay dos and don’ts announcement in the lavatories, whenever it is engaged.
- Bio-Vacuum Toilet system: Provides improved hygiene condition in the toilet due to improved flushing and also save water per flush.
- Stainless Steel Under-frame: Complete under-frame is of austenitic stainless steel (SS 201LN) which increases life of the coach because of reduced corrosion.
- Air Suspension Bogies: Provided with Air Spring Suspension in bogies to improve passenger comfort and ride quality of these coaches.
- On Board condition monitoring system for Bearing, Wheel, to improve safety
- HVAC – Air quality measurement for Air Conditioning system
- Water level sensor to indicate water availability on real time basis
- Textured Exterior PVC Film: Exterior is provided with textured PVC film.
- Improved interiors: Seats and berths having fire – resistant silicon foam, provide better comfort and safety to passengers.
- Roller Blind on window: Instead of curtains roller blinds provided for easy sanitization.
- Mobile Charging points: Provided for each passenger.
- Berth reading light: Provided for each passenger.
- Upper berth climbing arrangement: Convenient upper berth arrangement.
Mumbai – New Delhi : Rajdhani Express in Tejas
Train No. 02951/52 Mumbai – New Delhi Tejas Rajdhani Express
Western Railway introduces upgraded Tejas sleeper coach rakes in 02951/2 Mumbai Central – New Delhi Rajdhani Express from 19.07.2021. With enhanced features like sliding doors, digital boards, CCTVs, they are set to give you a best in class experience.
Anand Vihar – Agartala Tejas Rajdhani Express Train
Anand Vihar and Agartala by replacing the rake of 20501/20502 Anand Vihar – Agartala Rajdhani Express.
Agartala – Anand Vihar Rajdhani Special train will run with special Tejas type sleeper coaches from 15th February, 2021. This will offer better connectivity with the national capital & provide best in class travel experience for people.
Tejas Type Sleeper Coaches ~ Features
- The features of Tejas type Sleeper coaches are as under:-
- Automatic Plug Door: All main entrance doors are centralized controlled by Guard. The train will not start until all doors are closed.
- Stainless Steel Under-frame: Complete under-frame is of austenitic stainless steel (SS 201LN) which increases the life of the coach because of reduced corrosion.
- Bio-Vacuum Toilet system: Provides improved hygiene condition in the toilet due to improved flushing and also save water per flush.
- Air Suspension Bogies: Provided with Air Spring Suspension in bogies to improve the comfort and ride quality of these coaches.
- Fire Alarm, Detection, and Suppression system: All coaches are provided with an Automatic Fire Alarm and Detection System.
- Smart Features: Provided with smart features processed by a centralized processing unit PICCU (Passenger information coach computing unit). The features are as follows:
- PA/PIS (passenger announcement/passenger information system)
- Digital destination board
- CCTV- With day night vision capability, Facial recognition even in low light condition, Network Video Recorder.
- Emergency Talkback for medical or security emergency
- On-Board condition monitoring system for Bearing, Wheel, to improve safety
- HVAC- Air quality measurement for Air Conditioning system
- Toilet Occupancy Sensor
- Water level sensor to indicate water availability
- Train Supervisor and Power car Monitoring system (Kiosk): 18.5” touch screen Kiosk is provided in each power car for monitoring the health of the complete rake and also used as a surveillance monitoring station. This LCD is connected to the PICCU system of the power car for visualization of the power car.
- Improved Toilet Unit: Provided with touch-less fittings, Marble finish with an anti-graffiti coating, Gel coated shelf, New design dustbin, Door latch activated light, Engagement display.
- Textured Exterior and Interior PVC Film: Both exterior and interior, are provided with textured PVC film.
- Improved interiors: Seats and berths having PU foam, provide better comfort to passengers.
- Roller Blind on the window: Instead of curtains roller blinds provided for easy sanitization.
- Mobile Charging points: Provided for each passenger.
- Berth reading light: Provided for each passenger.
- Upper berth climbing arrangement: Convenient upper berth arrangement.
Additional Smart Features:
- PA/PIS (Passenger Announcement/Passenger Information System): Two LCDs inside each coach display vital journey related information to the passengers such as the next station, distance remaining, expected time of arrival, delay and safety related messages.
- Digital destination board: Flush type LED Digital Destination Board has been installed on each coach by splitting the displayed data into two rows. The first row displays Train number and Coach type while second row displays scrolling text of destination and intermediate station in multiple languages.
- Security & Surveillance monitoring:Six nos. of cameras are fitted in each coach which gives live recording. CCTV cameras with day night vision capability, Facial recognition even in low light condition, Network Video Recorder are provided.
- Automatic Plug Door: All main entrance doors are centralized controlled by Guard. Train will not start until all doors are closed.
- Fire Alarm, Detection and Suppression system: All coaches are provided with Automatic Fire Alarm and Detection System. The Pantry and Power Cars have automatic fire suppression system in case detected.
- Emergency Talk back for medical or security emergency
- Improved Toilet Unit: Provided with anti-graffiti coating, Gel coated shelf, New design dustbin, Door latch activated light, Engagement display.
- Toilet Occupancy Sensor: Automatically displays the toilet occupancy inside each coach
- Panic Button in Lavatories:Fitted in each lavatory, in case of any emergency.
- Toilet Annunciation Sensor Integration (TASI): Two nos. of Toilet Annunciation Sensor Integration are fitted in each coach which will relay dos and don’ts announcement in the lavatories, whenever it is engaged.
- Bio-Vacuum Toilet system: Provides improved hygiene condition in the toilet due to improved flushing and also save water per flush.
- Stainless Steel Under-frame: Complete under-frame is of austenitic stainless steel (SS 201LN) which increases life of the coach because of reduced corrosion.
- Air Suspension Bogies: Provided with Air Spring Suspension in bogies to improve passenger comfort and ride quality of these coaches.
- On Board condition monitoring system for Bearing, Wheel, to improve safety
- HVAC – Air quality measurement for Air Conditioning system
- Water level sensor to indicate water availability on real time basis
- Textured Exterior PVC Film: Exterior is provided with textured PVC film.
- Improved interiors: Seats and berths having fire – resistant silicon foam, provide better comfort and safety to passengers.
- Roller Blind on window: Instead of curtains roller blinds provided for easy sanitization.
- Mobile Charging points: Provided for each passenger.
- Berth reading light: Provided for each passenger.
- Upper berth climbing arrangement: Convenient upper berth arrangement.
- Shri Thakur stated that Tejas type Sleeper coaches are manufactured at Modern Coach Factory (MCF) which will gradually replace the premium long-distance trains over Indian Railways network.
Fare Structure of Tejas – Rajdhani Trains
Fare Structure of Tejas – Rajdhani Trains are here.
FAQs
✅ What is Tejas – Rajdhani type trains?
- Tejas – Rajdhani type trains are Tejas type sleeper coach rakes, one rake consists of exclusive Tejas SMART sleeper coaches.
✅ When was First Tejas – Rajdhani rake introduced?
- First Rajdhani upgraded with Tejas rake was introduced in July 2021 by Western Railway on Delhi-Mumbai route.