Ahmedabad–Mumbai Central Tejas Express

The 82901 / 82902 Ahmedabad–Mumbai Central Tejas Express is a train on the Ahmedabad–Mumbai route. It is a semi-high speed, fully air-conditioned train Introduced by Indian Railways connecting Ahmedabad to Mumbai along with six stations named Nadiad, Vadodara, Bharuch, Surat, Vapi, and Borivali. This train started running from 19 January 2020. The fare of the train will be dynamic.

Ahmedabad–Mumbai Central Tejas Express
Ahmedabad - Mumbai Central Tejas Express train board.
Overview
Service type	Tejas Express
Locale	Gujarat & Maharashtra
First service	17 January 2020 (2020-01-17)
Current operator(s)	IRCTC & Indian Railways
Route
Termini	Ahmedabad Junction (ADI) Mumbai Central (MMCT)
Stops	6
Distance travelled	493 km (306 mi)
Average journey time	06 hours, 30 minutes
Service frequency	6 days a week
Train number(s)	82901 / 82902
Line(s) used	Ahmedabad–Mumbai main line
On-board services
Class(es)	Executive Class, AC Chair Car
Disabled access
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	No
Catering facilities	On-board catering
Observation facilities	Large windows
Entertainment facilities	Yes
Baggage facilities	Overhead racks
Other facilities	Smoke alarms CCTV cameras Baby changing table Odour-control system Passenger information system
Technical
Rolling stock	LHB Tejas rake
Track gauge	5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) Broad Gauge
Operating speed	130 km/h (81 mph) maximum speed, 78 km/h (48 mph) average including halts.
Route map 82902 ↓ Ahmedabad Junction Nadiad Junction Vadodara Junction Bharuch Junction Surat Vapi Gujarat Maharashtra border Borivali 82901 ↑ Mumbai Central

Since its inauguration, this train is India's second private train after Lucknow–New Delhi Tejas Express, both operated by IRCTC.

Facilities

For the first time entertainment facilities have been introduced in Indian Railways. The Ahmedabad–Mumbai Tejas is the first Indian train to have LCD screens for each individual passengers though this facility will be available only in Executive Chair Car. In the LCD passengers can enjoy Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati movies, listen music as well as Passenger Information System is also available. Moreover, passengers can enjoy on-board free WiFi facilities.

Traction

It is hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from end to end.