India is redefining train travel. And how! With new swanky new train stations looking no less than airports, luxurious bogies fit for royalty, and Vistadomes that offer panoramic views, train travel in India is undoubtedly heading towards a pleasurable experience — where food, views and seating are all top-notch. Recently, the Internet went gaga looking at pictures of the cosy reclining seats in the Tejas Express.
Railway Minister Shares Stunning Pics Of Reclining Seats In Tejas Express
Recently, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw took to Twitter to share the cosy reclining seats in the Tejas Express. In pale sheds of grey and brown the seats are spacious, comfy and recline all the way back. There is ample arm space and even space to rest your legs. The pictures resemble seats on Business Class flights rather than on a train. In his caption, Ashwani Vaishnaw informed Twitteratis that the picture is of seats in Tejas Express.
This is Tejas Express. pic.twitter.com/VutmOqi1OA
— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) February 25, 2023
Tejas Express is a train introduced by the Indian Railways with two classes AC Chair Car and Executive Chair Car. Flanked by modern amenities, and automatically operated doors, Tejas is synonymous with a sharp, brilliant travel experience. The semi high-speed fully air-conditioned train has reclining seats facing one another where you can comfortably catch up on sleep, have a fun conversation with your fellow passengers and also enjoy the unending views.
Netizens Hailed The Train With Modern Amenities
The picture went viral, garnering a whopping 1.5 million views on Twitter, 3487 re-tweets and 46.3k likes. One Netizen wrote that India has arrived. Another congratulated the Railway Minister for the continuous improvement in trains. And went on to add that now it is the responsibility of passengers to maintain it. Tejas Express is known to run at a maximum speed of 200km/h. But due to safety reasons, the train operates at 130 km/h. The train launched on May 24, 2017, started its journey from Mumbai’s CSMT station to Goa’s Karmali.
Well, have you travelled by any of India’s luxurious or semi-high-speed air-conditioned trains? How has your journey been? Let us know in the comments below about your memorable train experiences.