Mumbai Central–New Delhi Tejas Rajdhani Express

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Mumbai Central–New Delhi
*Tejas Rajdhani Express*
Overview
Service type	Tejas-Rajdhani Express
Locale	Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana & Delhi
First service	17 May 1972; 51 years ago
Current operator(s)	Western Railways
Route
Termini	Mumbai Central (MMCT); New Delhi (NDLS)
Stops	6
Distance travelled	1,386 km (861 mi)
Average journey time	15hour 40mins
Service frequency	Daily
Train number(s)	12951 / 12952
On-board services
Class(es)	AC 1st Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier
Seating arrangements	No
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	Available
Observation facilities	Large windows
Baggage facilities	Below seats
Technical
Rolling stock	LHB Tejas
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	130 km/h (81 mph) (maximum speed), ; 89 km/h (55 mph) (average including halts).
Rake sharing	12953 / 12954 August Kranti Rajdhani Express
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The 12951 / 12952 Mumbai Central – New Delhi – Mumbai Central Tejas Rajdhani Express is a semi-high-speed Fully AC Train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between Mumbai Central (MMCT) and New Delhi (NDLS) in India. It is the fastest Rajdhani service in all of India, with a maximum permissible speed of 130 km/h, although its all coaches are of air conditioned Tejas type which is capable of reaching 160 km/h. It is widely regarded as one of the most premium trains on the Indian Railway network and is given the highest priority in terms of clearance.It was the second Rajdhani Express train in India to be introduced after the Howrah Rajdhani Express.^[1]

History

It was introduced on 17 May 1972 between the then Bombay Central (MMCT) and New Delhi. The train became so popular that prior to the introduction of current reservation facility its reservation chart was prepared just 15 minutes before the scheduled departure of the train.^[2] It is a daily service. It operates as train number 12951 from Mumbai Central to New Delhi and as train number 12952 in the reverse direction. It is hauled by Vadodara-based WAP7 end to end.

On 19 July 2021, the train made its first commercial run with its new Tejas class smart upgraded LHB coach, replacing the traditional LHB Rajdhani coaches.^[3]^[4]

Traction

It is hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed based WAP-7 locomotive from end to end.

Incidents

On 18 April 2011, three coaches of the train caught fire, including the pantry car. There were no casualties among the 900 passengers.^[5]

References

^ "The prestigious Mumbai-New Delhi Rajdhani Express of Western Railway has completed 50 glorious years". 18 May 2022.
^ "Mumbai–New Delhi Rajdhani Express turns 40". The Times of India. 20 May 2012. Archived from the original on 28 August 2012. Retrieved 4 September 2012.
^ Tyagi, Harshita. "Western Railway runs Mumbai–New Delhi Rajdhani Express with new Tejas-like smart sleeper coaches". Times Now. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
^ "Rajdhani gets brand new upgraded Tejas sleeper coach rakes with smart features: All you need to know". Hindustan Times. 20 July 2021. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
^ "Train catches fire in India, passengers OK".

External links

[1] "The prestigious Mumbai-New Delhi Rajdhani Express of Western Railway has completed 50 glorious years". 18 May 2022.

[toi1-2] "Mumbai–New Delhi Rajdhani Express turns 40". The Times of India. 20 May 2012. Archived from the original on 28 August 2012. Retrieved 4 September 2012.

[3] Tyagi, Harshita. "Western Railway runs Mumbai–New Delhi Rajdhani Express with new Tejas-like smart sleeper coaches". Times Now. Retrieved 19 July 2021.

[4] "Rajdhani gets brand new upgraded Tejas sleeper coach rakes with smart features: All you need to know". Hindustan Times. 20 July 2021. Retrieved 27 May 2023.