Lucknow–New Delhi Tejas Express

Lucknow–New Delhi Tejas Express is one of India's semi-high speed full AC Tejas Express fleet introduced by Indian Railways connecting New Delhi in Delhi and Lucknow Junction in Uttar Pradesh. The train started its operations on 4 October 2019, on the occasion of Navaratris. It is the fastest train between Lucknow and Delhi and vice versa.

Lucknow – New Delhi
Tejas Express
Overview
Service typeTejas Express
LocaleUttar Pradesh & Delhi
First serviceOctober 4, 2019 (2019-10-04)
Last serviceServing
Current operator(s)IRCTC
Ridership992 (max)
Daily ridership992 each route
Route
TerminiLucknow Junction (LJN)
New Delhi (NDLS)
Stops2
Distance travelled512 km (318 mi)
Average journey time6 hrs 15 mins / 6 hrs 25 mins
Service frequencyMON, WED, THU, FRI, SAT, SUN
Train number(s)82501/82502
On-board services
Class(es)Executive Class, AC Chair Car
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesNo pantry car attached but on-board catering available
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Entertainment facilitiesYes
Baggage facilitiesOverhead racks
Technical
Rolling stockLHB-Tejas
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
ElectrificationYes
Operating speed81 km/h (50 mph) (avg) 130 km/h (81 mph) (top operating speed)
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