{"id":696,"date":"2025-07-29T16:14:47","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T16:14:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=696"},"modified":"2025-07-29T16:14:47","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T16:14:47","slug":"features-of-tejas-express-sleeper-coaches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/features-of-tejas-express-sleeper-coaches\/","title":{"rendered":"Features of Tejas Express Sleeper Coaches"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Features of Tejas Express Sleeper Coaches<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A new era of train travel experience with enhanced comfort is being rolled out with the introduction of Tejas Sleeper Type Trains<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Agartala Rajdhani Special train will run with special Tejas type Sleeper coaches from 15.02.21<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Indian Railways effectuates convenient travelling for North East Region<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>It will offer better connectivity with National Capital<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Provided with smart features, the coaches of this New Sleeper Type Tejas Train will offer best in class travel experience<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ministry of Railways have decided to replace the rake of Agartala \u2013 Anand Vihar Terminal Special Rajdhani Express with Tejas Sleeper coaches with upgraded facilities. It will offer better connectivity with National Capital. Provided with smart features, the coaches of this New Sleeper Type Tejas Train will offer best in class travel experience. The start of the Tejas service is planned for 15.02.21.<\/p>\n<p>With the introduction of this modern Tejas Sleeper type train for long distance journey, Indian Railway is making a paradigm shift in the travel experience for the passengers. A new era of train travel experience with enhanced comfort is being rolled out with the introduction of Sleeper Type Tejas Trains. It is planned that 500 such Tejas type Sleeper coaches are manufactured at Integral Coach Factory (ICF) and Modern Coach Factory (MCF), production units of Indian Railways in the FY 21-22 which will gradually replace the premium long distance trains over Indian Railways network.<\/p>\n<p>Also Read: <strong>\u201cMagic Box Tejas Express\u201d , the Wi-fi Entertainment System onboard Chennai Egmore \u2013 Madurai Tejas Express will enable passengers to access 500 hours worth of non-stop entertainment from their mobiles\/laptops \u2013 Take advantage<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The features of Tejas type Sleeper coaches are as under:-<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Automatic Plug Door:<\/strong> All main entrance doors are centralized controlled by Guard. Train will not start until all doors are closed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stainless Steel Under-frame:<\/strong> Complete under-frame is of austenitic stainless steel (SS 201LN) which increases life of the coach because of reduced corrosion.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bio-Vacuum Toilet system:<\/strong> Provides improved hygiene condition in the toilet due to improved flushing and also save water per flush.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Air Suspension Bogies:<\/strong> Provided with Air Spring Suspension in bogies to improve comfort and ride quality of these coaches.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fire Alarm, Detection and Suppression system:<\/strong> All coaches are provided with Automatic Fire Alarm and Detection System.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Smart Features:<\/strong> Provided with smart features processed by a centralized processing unit PICCU (Passenger information coach computing unit).The features are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>PA \/ PIS (passenger announcement \/ passenger information system)<\/li>\n<li>Digital destination board<\/li>\n<li>CCTV- With day night vision capability, Facial recognition even in low light condition, Network Video Recorder.<\/li>\n<li>Emergency Talk back for medical or security emergency<\/li>\n<li>On Board condition monitoring system for Bearing, Wheel, to improve safety<\/li>\n<li>HVAC- Air quality measurement for Air Conditioning system<\/li>\n<li>Toilet Occupancy Sensor<\/li>\n<li>Water level sensor to indicate water availability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Train Supervisor and Power car Monitoring system (Kiosk):<\/strong> 18.5\u201d touch screen Kiosk is provided in each power car for monitoring the health of the complete rake and also used as a surveillance monitoring station. This LCD is connected to the PICCU system of the power car for visualisation of the power car.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Improved Toilet Unit:<\/strong> Provided with touch-less fittings, Marble finish with anti-graffiti coating, Gel coated shelf, New design dustbin, Door latch activated light, Engagement display.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Textured Exterior and Interior PVC Film:<\/strong> Both exterior and interior, are provided with textured PVC film.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Improved interiors:<\/strong> Seats and berths having PU foam, provide better comfort to passengers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Roller Blind on window:<\/strong> Instead of curtains roller blinds provided for easy sanitization.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mobile Charging points:<\/strong> Provided for each passenger.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Berth reading light:<\/strong> Provided for each passenger.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Upper berth climbing arrangement:<\/strong> Convenient upper berth arrangement.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a detailed look at the <strong>features of Tejas Express sleeper\u2011type coaches<\/strong>, as Indian Railways is deploying them on select premium long\u2011distance services (e.g. Rajdhani, Tejas Sleeper rakes):<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\ude86 Key Features of Tejas Sleeper Coaches<\/h2>\n<h3>1. <strong>Automatic Plug Doors<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>All entrance doors are centrally controlled by the guard\u2014train will not depart until all doors are closed and secured.<\/p>\n<h3>2. <strong>Stainless Steel Under\u2011frame<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Coach under\u2011frame is made of austenitic stainless steel (SS 201LN), reducing corrosion and improving coach lifespan.<\/p>\n<h3>3. <strong>Bio\u2011Vacuum Toilets<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Touchless flush system with water-saving bio-vacuum toilets, anti\u2011graffiti marble finish, gel\u2011coated shelf, door-latch\u2011activated lights, new-design dustbin and infant care seat.<\/p>\n<h3>4. <strong>Air Suspension Bogies<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Equipped with air-spring suspension to ensure smoother ride quality and enhanced passenger comfort.<\/p>\n<h3>5. <strong>Smart Coach Systems (PICCU)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Passenger Information and Coach Computing Unit (PICCU) collects data from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wheel Slide Protection, air\u2011quality sensors, water level sensors<\/li>\n<li>Fire alarm system, panic switches, CCTV &amp; network video recorder<\/li>\n<li>Toilet odour sensors, condition monitoring of wheels\/bearings<\/li>\n<li>Emergency talk-back for medical\/security situations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>6. <strong>PIS \/ Announcements<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Two LCD screens inside each coach display journey details like next station, time remaining, delays, safety instructions, etc., and digital destination boards in multiple languages.<\/p>\n<h3>7. <strong>CCTV &amp; Surveillance<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Each coach features six cameras with day-night vision, facial recognition in low light, and network recording capabilities.<\/p>\n<h3>8. <strong>Safety Systems<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Full fire detection and suppression system across coaches and power car; automatic fire alarms in all coaches; CCTV monitoring.<\/p>\n<h3>9. <strong>Sanitized Interiors<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Interiors have textured PVC-film finishes, improved PU-foam seating, roller blinds instead of curtains, reading lights at each berth, charging points, and easier upper berth access.<\/p>\n<h3>10. <strong>Toilet Sensor Features<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Toilet occupancy sensor displays availability; Toilet Annunciation Sensor Integration (TASI) plays hygiene reminders; panic buttons within lavatories.<\/p>\n<h3>11. <strong>Other Amenities<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Mobile charging port and personal berth reading light per passenger<\/li>\n<li>Facilitated upper berth climbing arrangement<\/li>\n<li>On\u2011board condition monitoring for wheels\/bearings<\/li>\n<li>Emergency talk-back facility for onboard assistance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\u2705 Summary Table<\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Feature<\/th>\n<th>Benefit<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Automatic Central Doors<\/td>\n<td>Enhanced security and operational safety<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Stainless Steel Underframe<\/td>\n<td>Greater durability and corrosion resistance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Air Suspension Bogies<\/td>\n<td>Smoother and quieter journey<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PICCU with sensors<\/td>\n<td>Smart real-time monitoring &amp; diagnostics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>LED Display Screens<\/td>\n<td>Real-time passenger information<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>CCTV with Facial Recognition<\/td>\n<td>Improved onboard surveillance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bio\u2011Vacuum Toilets<\/td>\n<td>Hygiene, water-saving, and odor control<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sanitized Interiors<\/td>\n<td>Low-maintenance, clean-friendly design<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Berth Lighting &amp; Charging Points<\/td>\n<td>Convenience and connectivity for travelers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Emergency Systems in Toilets<\/td>\n<td>Enhanced safety and passenger support<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83c\udfa5 Additional Notes<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>These coaches are built on <strong>LHB platforms<\/strong> with CBC coupling, which reduces jerks compared to older screw-coupling coaches.<\/li>\n<li>Public feedback on Tejas Express (e.g. Mumbai\u2013Goa or Mumbai\u2013Delhi services) praises cleanliness, punctuality, and overall ride quality, though reports of occasional power fluctuations exist.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83e\uddf3 Final Takeaway<\/h2>\n<p>Tejas-type sleeper coaches redefine long-distance rail travel in India by combining smart technologies, modern safety standards, and passenger comfort. From central locking, air suspension, high-tech surveillance, to luxurious interiors and bio-toilets\u2014these coaches are sets new benchmarks in premium sleeper journeys.<\/p>\n<p>Let me know if you&#8217;d like to know which Rajdhani or other express trains are currently using these Tejas sleeper rakes!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Features of Tejas Express Sleeper Coaches A new era of train travel experience with enhanced comfort is being rolled out with the introduction of Tejas Sleeper Type Trains Agartala Rajdhani Special train will run with special Tejas type Sleeper coaches from 15.02.21 Indian Railways effectuates convenient travelling for North East Region It will offer better [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[93,95],"tags":[37,15,41,92,94,96],"class_list":["post-696","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-tejas-express","category-tejas-express-premium-superfast","tag-introduction-of-new-trains","tag-new-trains","tag-new-trains-list","tag-tejas-express","tag-tejas-express-premium-superfast","tag-tejas-express-train-route"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/696","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=696"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/696\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=696"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=696"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=696"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}