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India’s first privately operated train: Indian Railways is a state-owned enterprise under the Ministry of Railways of the Government of India. After centuries of success at operating the national railway system of India the government-run Indian Railways finally decided to run India’s first privately operated train. Tejas Express India’s first privately operated train marked a turning point in the country’s railway history when it was launched in 2019. Operated by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) the private train introduced a new standard of comfort punctuality and service setting the stage for a more customer-focused travel experience on Indian Railways. Here are all the details you need to know about India’s first privately operated train. Story of New Delhi–Lucknow Tejas Express The New Delhi–Lucknow Tejas Express began its commercial journey on October 4 2019 connecting the national capital with Uttar Pradesh’s capital city. Running on one of North India’s busiest routes the train was designed to provide passengers with faster and smoother travel combining speed and luxury in one journey. Luxury facilities at New Delhi–Lucknow Tejas Express Inside the new Delhi–Lucknow Tejas Express commuters can enjoy a range of modern facilities such as fully air-conditioned coaches automatic doors onboard infotainment and Wi-Fi CCTV surveillance personal reading lights and snack trays for each passenger. The train also uses dynamic pricing similar to Rajdhani and Shatabdi services meaning fares may vary based on demand. In contrast Vande Bharat Express follows fixed pricing. Top speed of New Delhi–Lucknow Tejas Express Built at the Rail Coach Factory in Kapurthala the Tejas coaches are designed for speeds of up to 200 km/h though they currently operate at a maximum of 160 km/h due to track conditions. While the fares are premium passengers often say the experience is worth it — a symbol of how Indian Railways is evolving for the modern traveler.