Tejas Express, India’s first privately operated train, posts Rs 70 lakh profit in first month of operations

Indian Railways has always been the backbone of India's economy and connecting one place to another. It has also played a vital role in connecting people and facilitating the movement of goods over long distances. According to reports, Tejas Express has made a profit of around Rs. 70 lakh till October this year, while earning around Rs. 3.70 crore from ticket sales, marking a steady start for the railways' first "private" operated train. The Luc…

Tejas Express, India’s first privately operated train, posts Rs 70 lakh profit in first month of operations

New Delhi: The Tejas Express, country’s first semi-private train and operated by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), has reported a profit of approximately Rs 70 lakh in its first month with total revenues touching nearly Rs 3.70 crore from ticket sales, according to an India dot com report. Launched on October 5, 2019, the Lucknow–New Delhi Tejas Express has operated with an average occupancy of 80–85 per cent, accordin…