Ahmedabad-Mumbai Tejas Express flagged off
Team Udayavani, Jan 17, 2020, 12:23 PM IST
Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad-Mumbai Tejas Express was flagged off from here on Friday by Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, becoming the second semi high-speed train to be run by Railway subsidiary IRCTC.
The train departed from Ahmedabad at 10.45 am and will reach Mumbai in six-and-a-half hours.
The regular commercial run of the train will begin on January 19 from Ahmedabad, the Railways said.
Railway Minister Piyush Goyal, who was to attend the flagging off ceremony, could not arrive here due to bad weather, BJP MP Kirit Solanki said.
“It is a matter of pride that this semi high-speed, second train Tejas Express has been flagged off between Ahmedabad and Mumbai. This will benefit both states,” Rupani said after flagging off the train.
“Work on bullet train is also going on the Mumbai- Ahmedabad route,” he said.
The Tejas Express between Ahmedabad and Mumbai Central will run six days a week except on Thursday.
The train will halt at Nadiad, Vadodara, Bharuch, Surat, Vapi and Borivali stations in both directions.
The train will have AC Chair Car Executive Class and AC Chair Car coaches. Meals will be served to passengers by on-board service staff.
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
Top News
Related Articles More
Bank fraud: ED seizes jewellery, cash worth over Rs 1 cr in raids against Bhopal-based company, directors
No greater feeling than serving those in need: Outgoing CJI D Y Chandrachud
CJI Chandrachud: A legacy of landmark verdicts that shaped society and some controversy too
Akhilesh Yadav attacks BJP on demonetisation anniversary
DeMo paved way for monopolies by devastating MSMEs, informal sector: Rahul on note ban anniversary
MUST WATCH
Latest Additions
24/7 CT Scan Facility Inaugurated at Dr. TMA Pai Rotary Hospital, Karkala
Bengaluru Police Eye Care Project inaugurated
50-60% cancer cases detected in India annually are preventable, say oncologists
Finance Minister reviews progress of planetarium in Mysuru
Bank fraud: ED seizes jewellery, cash worth over Rs 1 cr in raids against Bhopal-based company, directors
Thanks for visiting Udayavani
You seem to have an Ad Blocker on.
To continue reading, please turn it off or whitelist Udayavani.