Archive · 9 Aug 2025
Tejas Express: India's First Corporate Train on Lucknow-Delhi Route
Imagine a train that's run more like an airline!
The Tejas Express, between Lucknow and Delhi, is India's first 'corporate train.'
It's a partnership where a private company, IRCTC, handles things like tickets and food, while the government owns the tracks and trains.
This means faster trips and better service for you, like comfy seats, screens, and free insurance.
The train makes only a couple of stops along the way, and tickets cost different amounts depending on how fancy you want to be.
It's all part of making train travel in India more modern and enjoyable.
The Lucknow-New Delhi Tejas Express was India's first corporate train.
Operated by IRCTC under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
Makes two stops, in Kanpur and Ghaziabad, completing the journey in over six hours.
Fares range from approximately Rs 1,125 to Rs 2,310 depending on class and demand.
Offers amenities like onboard catering, LCD screens, and complimentary travel insurance.
- Who
- Operated by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC).
- What
- The launch of the Lucknow–New Delhi Tejas Express, India's first corporate train.
- When
- Launched in 2019.
- Where
- Operates on the Lucknow–Delhi route.
- Why
- To modernize train travel by blending private-sector efficiency with public infrastructure.
Passengers
Indian Railways
Benefits of the new model
Passengers
Enjoy faster journeys, upgraded comfort, and a more predictable travel experience.
Indian Railways
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- Train Name
- Tejas Express
- Route
- Lucknow–Delhi
- Operator
- IRCTC
- Model
- Public-Private Partnership (PPP)
- Stops
- Kanpur, Ghaziabad
- Travel Time
- Over six hours
- Amenities
- Onboard catering, LCD screens, ergonomic seating, CCTV surveillance