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We all knew that privatization of railways would happen one day or the other, especially after it was announced in 2016. In 2019, it’s finally here! The first privately run train from Lucknow to Delhi and back is Tejas Expresswhich will happen soon Will be boarded within the next 100 days. For those of you who don’t have any particular reason to travel by train, now’s your chance!
This Delhi Lucknow Tejas Express It was announced by the authorities in 2016 and recently it has been introduced in the new timetable. As per the schedule, train number 12585 will depart from Lucknow Junction at 6:50 am and reach New Delhi station at 1:35 pm. Just in time for your lunch, train number 12586 will depart from New Delhi at 3:35 pm and reach Lucknow at 10:05 pm. This said route will be run on all days except Thursday and Sunday.
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The train will not only provide comfort and luxury services to the passengers but will also give you a complete flying experience with the installation of LCD screens for both personal entertainment and information purposes inside each compartment. What’s more, you’ll also have access to WiFi, charging points, comfortable seats, personal reading lights and bio-toilets with sensor taps. Can anything be better than this?
The main objective behind this privatization process is to get the required investment in large quantities without opting for the disinvestment route. Even though the Railways is facing the threat of a large number of protests by the union due to the said proposal, it has finally decided to go ahead with it!
Railways has said that it will announce Request for Proposal and Request for Quotation in the coming 100 days to allow private operators to participate in the bidding process to carry forward the operations of this said. Tejas Express,
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If everything goes according to plan, there will be another similar route and in no time, the railways, as we know them, will provide some amazing modern services too! So, as long as we keep our fingers crossed, you can plan a trip to Delhi with your loved ones sooner than you think!
