India’s First Private Train: Check Its Ticket Fare And How Expensive It Is Compared To Rajdhani, Shatabdi, And Vande Bharat

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In 2019, India marked a milestone in its railway history with the launch of its first private train, the Tejas Express. Operated entirely by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), the train symbolised a new era of modern, customer-focused rail travel. The New Delhi-Lucknow Tejas Express began its first commercial run on 4 October 2019. One of the busiest routes in North India, it connects the national capital with Uttar Pradesh’s capital city in comfort and speed. 2 / 4

Within just a month of operation, IRCTC recorded an operational earning of around ₹7.73 lakh from the Tejas Express service. The early success reflected strong passenger demand for premium comfort and punctuality. Even five years after its debut, the Tejas Express remains costlier than ot