New Delhi: Tejas, which runs between Delhi and Lucknow, is still awaiting a green signal. There is a deep thought to give it to private hands. According to Railways, Tejas will facilitate the passengers of Lucknow route and the pressure on Lucknow Mail will also be eased. The Tejas Express, which runs between Delhi-Lucknow, could be the first private rail in the country. Two trains will be leased to IRCTC.

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These trains can be given to private operators for operation. The Railway Board has asked the IRCTC to come out with a complete plan. The Detail Project Report (DPR) will be given to the Railway Board soon. Like the Palace on Wheels, the train will run. This train will run continuously. According to railway sources, Chandigarh-New Delhi Tejas, formerly announced, can also be given to a private company.

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The entire coach of the train is now being connected to Amritsar Shatabdi. The two trains were included in the timetable released in 2016. The train has not landed on the track so far. According to railway officials, the two trains will now be assigned to the IRCTC and run by a private company or tourism agency. The decision has been taken under the 100-day agenda.

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The preparation for handing over the Tejas train to private hands is clear that the fare could be higher than the capital. There is a Flexi fair in the capital. The train can have a dynamic system-like fair like aircraft. There is speculation that more fares should be charged with special facilities to the passengers when handing over to private hands. It is only after the DPR that 20 per cent higher fares are to be charged like other premium trains or according to dynamic pricing.

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