Tejas Express may soon become the first train to be run by private operators. Lucknow-Delhi-Lucknow Tejas Express is the train that is being considered for Indian Railways experimental initiative.
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This motive behind this move is to test private sector participation in the running of trains. Indian Railways has drawn a 100-day roadmap for the national transporter and bringing private passenger train operators to provide world-class services is a part of it.
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Key Features of Lucknow-Delhi-Lucknow Tejas Express:
– Aircraft-like personalised LCD entertainment-cum-information screens
– Onboard Wi-Fi
– Mobile charging points along with personalised reading lights
– Modular bio-toilets with sensor-based tap fittings
– Attendant calling buttons
– Windows with automatic blinds
– LED lighting, CCTVs
– Automatic interconnecting doors
– Automatic entry and exit doors
According to a senior railway official, “The custody of the train will be transferred to IRCTC, which in turn will draw up a plan to rope in private operators for onboard services.”
