Indian Railways set to launch new train TEJAS having LCD screens, Chef Sanjeev Kapoor's Menu and host of other facilities

In a move to revamp the travelling experience for passengers, Indian Railways is set to roll out world class facilities for new trains.

Railways is looking to unveil new services in the new year as part of which passengers will be treated to cuisines curated by a celebrity chef coupled with ultra modern facilities to make it a world class journey. “Despite challenges, we undertook several initiatives in 2016 which will bear fruits later. In 2017, we are looking to progress on the many new initiatives we have launched,” Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu has said.

Recently we launched Hamsafar Express. Before that Mahamanya and Gatimaan Express were also launched. Tejas will be launched in 2017.

- Suresh Prabhu, Railways Minister, India

Redefining passengers’ travel experience, Tejas coaches will be equipped with 22 new features, including entertainment LCD screens for each passenger along with headphones sockets.

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The LCD screens will also be used for disseminating passenger-related information and safety instructions.

Tejas train will be equipped with many modern facilities some of which are a first for Indian Railways. Besides choicest cuisine and wi-fi facility, the train’s interior colour scheme will match the exterior to give the passengers the feel of world class travel.

“2016 was a year of several initiatives and also consolidation and 2017 will be completion of so many initiatives we have started,” he added. Detailing the whole gamut of activities in the rail sector since he took over the reins, Prabhu said, “2015 was the beginning, 2016 was taking the next step. 2017 will be the year of consolidation and 2018 will be the year of seeing huge benefits, the real year when the benefits will start coming out.”