The 82501 / 82502 Lucknow–New Delhi ''Tejas Express'' is one of India's semi-high speed full AC '' Tejas Express'' fleet introduced by

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connecting in

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and in

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. The train started its operations on 4 October 2019, on the occasion of

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s. It is the fastest train between Lucknow and Delhi and vice versa after the newly recently launched Anand Vihar Terminal-Ayodhya Cantonment Vande Bharat Express.

Service

The train leaves Lucknow Junction at 06:10 am and reaches New Delhi at 12:35 pm. On its return journey, the train leaves Delhi at 3:30 pm and reach Lucknow at 10:05 pm. The train having three stops at , and runs on all days of a week, except Tuesday.

Other facilities

IRCTC, the operator of this train announced that in Indian rail history for the first time ever passengers will be compensated for the delay of the train. 100 will be paid to the passengers if the delay is over one hour while 250 will be paid for delays over two hours. Alongside a slew of offers like free travel insurance worth and on-board infotainment services, doorstep baggage collection and local food are provided. But no ''Tatkal quota'' will be available for this train.

Profitability

The train, on its first month of run, with an average occupancy of 80–85%, has made a profit of , while earning a revenue of nearly through its ticket sale. IRCTC, the public operator spent an average of nearly 14 lakh per day to run the train, earned around 17.50 lakh daily from passenger fares.

References

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