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India's first private train gets 'Sprite Tejas Express' name

India's first private train gets 'Sprite Tejas Express' name
India’s first private train: Lucknow-Delhi Tejas Express to run as ‘Sprite Tejas Express’ · indianexpress.com

In India, there is a very fast train that goes between two big cities called Lucknow and Delhi.

This train was the first private train in India, which means it is taken care of by a company called IRCTC.

The train has just gotten a new name: Sprite Tejas Express.

Sprite is the name of a lemon-lime soda drink.

The train has nice new facilities inside to make the ride more comfortable.

The train cars were built in a factory in Kapurthala, Punjab.

The train can go up to 200 kilometers per hour, which is faster than most cars.

But right now, it only runs at 160 kilometers per hour because the tracks are not ready for it to go faster.

Passengers can still ride the train from Lucknow to Delhi, now under its new name.

Key facts

Train
Lucknow-Delhi Tejas Express
New name
Sprite Tejas Express
Status
India's first private train
Year introduced
2019
Operator
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC)
Maximum coach speed
200 kmph
Current operating speed
160 kmph
Coach manufacturer
Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala, Punjab

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