Luxury trains in India get a makeover with Tejas Express

Indian Railways' upcoming Tejas Express trains are set to run on the Mumbai-Goa route. Capable of running at speeds upto 200 kilometres per hour, Tejas Express coaches will be equipped with a slew of on-board facilities including LCD screens, redesigned seats and CCTV cameras. (Arvind Yadav/HT PHOTO)

Updated on: May 19, 2017 4:45 PM IST

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Indian Railways' upcoming Tejas Express trains are set to run on the Mumbai-Goa route. Capable of running at speeds upto 200 kilometres per hour, Tejas Express coaches will be equipped with a slew of on-board facilities including LCD screens, redesigned seats and CCTV cameras. (Arvind Yadav/HT PHOTO)

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The stationary Tejas Express train with orange graphics and decals on the body at Delhi's Safdarjung station during a press preview. (Arvind Yadav/HT PHOTO)

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An operator keys in an automatic entrance plug door in the Tejas Express. (Arvind Yadav/HT PHOTO)

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People take selfies during a press preview inside the train. (Arvind Yadav/HT PHOTO)

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Equipped with LCD screens and plenty of legroom, Tejas is all set for plans to upgrade a number of trains including Shatabdi express on a few routes. (Arvind Yadav/HT PHOTO)

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Branded as semi-high speed trains, Tejas coaches are currently being maufactured at the Rail Coach Factory in Kapurthala. (Arvind Yadav/HT PHOTO)