In 2019, India’s railway network entered a new chapter of modernisation with the introduction of the Tejas Express, the country’s first privately operated train. Managed entirely by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), this initiative marked a shift toward customer-oriented and high-comfort train travel. The New Delhi–Lucknow Tejas Express began its maiden commercial journey on October 4, 2019, connecting two of North India’s most important cities: the national capital and the capital of Uttar Pradesh, with a focus on speed, service, and reliability.

A Profitable Start

In its first month of operation, IRCTC reported an operational profit of approximately Rs 7.73 lakh, indicating strong public interest in the new service. The Tejas Express quickly became a preferre

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