Suresh Prabhu flags off Tejas Express

New Delhi May 22: Here is the big news and the most-awaited train 'Tejas Express' has been flagged off from Mumbai to Goa by Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Monday.

looking to matter, The train is also equipped with close circuit television cameras for the security of passengers.

D K Sharma, general manager of the Central Railway termed it a "historic day for the Indian Railways", he said that "I would say that traveling by this premium train would provide a better experience than flying in a plane.



he also said that This train would pass through the lush greenery of the Konkan belt, giving a picturesque view of the seashore, mountains, and valleys, which will let you enjoy the journey and not just the destination (Goa)."

The coaches of the new train also include other features like touchless water taps, water level indicators and hand dryers with all coaches fitted with bio-vacuum toilets.

The train will run five days a week between Mumbai and Karmali in Goa. During the monsoon season, it will run three days a week.