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Jul 05 2019 (13:04)   22672/Madurai - Chennai Egmore Tejas Express | MDU/Madurai Junction (7 PFs)
Venkatarajan
Venkatarajan   29 blog posts
Entry# 4370289            Tags   Past Edits
hearing the news of Tejas Express running down south in my TN state was a delight to me
boarded the Train from Mdu to reach MS
the train would halt at platform 1 in MDU junction and the doors would be opened around 30 minutes before the Departure time (15.00 PM)
automatic door opening & closing (closes before the train is to leave the
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platform)
to move inside the cabin , it has a door which opens based on foot movement around it (censor based)
i booked in CC - it is the usual kind - 3+2 seaters
the leg space is ample between seats
the food table is attached to seat / not in the front (back of the other persons seat) - the table can be comfortably used if and when needed
the push back option is available on the side of seat and not the usual gear type , its actually a button type
there are lamps available overhead , but the train lights are on through out the journey anyways
there is also a call bell switch , if pressed the catering vendors would come to your place
the windows are wide , the screen adjustments for light are switch based to move up / down and for the shield to open/close
there are mobile charging points available to each row - with 2 sockets
you would have a foot rest in the front of your seat
over to the main USP of Tejas - the infotainment TV on boards
nearly half of the TV's had issues starting and were of no use to the passengers
for those ,which worked - it was a great thing to happen
headphones (with 3 mm jack pin) are a must to carry to make use of TV
limited number of video songs , comedy clips and Movies
from Tamil / English / Hindi to choose from
i was enjoying vadivelu's comedy clip and also watched Die Hard movie
more programs will be included in the Future i guess
there was a USB portal which appeared in the front and i had no clue what it was for
the TV's were adjusting to user convenience and had the usual light/sound options which were easy in using (press type)
over to food
when the train started its journey from MDU , before it reached the next stop ie KQN
passengers were offered a newspaper (in random - tamil or english) , a water bottle
snacks were served along with tea / coffee
snacks included - hot samosa with tomato sauce , salted peanuts packet , bar-one chocolate , sunfeast magic biscuit packet
hotwater with nestea packet for Tea - no extra sugar packets needed
once the train departs from TPJ , tomato soup with bread sticks and a yummy small butter sachet is given
once Train crosses VM station , dinner is served - Veg menu as follows
roti and rice with dal fry & panneer masala , a curd packet and a pickle packet
finishing with an ice cream (lazza - vanilla)
The Train reached 10 mins earlier to Chennai Egmore
original ETA - 21.30 PM , & the Actual time of arrival was 21.17 PM
am sure , with some signal issues cleared in between chengalpet and tambaram , also inside city limits the train would reach earlier still
overall it was a satisfying experience in Tejas
the occupancy during Sunday is almost 100% and i heard it is almost 70% during weekdays
personal opinion : Railways can find out some measures to minimize the Cost which can help many others
please make sure if the TV's work well as intended as it would be a big disappointment if it goes wrong
Live TV and GPS , which is in progress shall be so much helpful while traveling if it gets implemented

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Jul 22 2018 (08:25)   Dinamalar 'ஆன்லைன்' ரயில் டிக்கெட் முன்பதிவு கூடுதல் கட்டணம் வசூலிக்க முடிவு

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புதுடில்லி: 'தனியார் நிறுவன போர்ட்டல்கள் மூலம், ரயில் டிக்கெட் முன்பதிவு செய்யும் வாடிக்கையாளர்களிடம், ஒவ்வொரு டிக்கெட் முன்பதிவிற்கும், கூடுதலாக, 12 ரூபாய் மற்றும் வரித் தொகை வசூலிக்கப்படும்' என, ஐ.ஆர்.சி.டி.சி., நிறுவனம் அறிவித்துள்ளது.வெளி மாநிலங்கள், வெளியூர்களுக்கு...

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Jul 23 2018 (11:28)
Venkatarajan
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வழக்கமாக IRCTC 'ல் முன் பதிவு செய்வோர்க்கு கட்டணம் அதிகரிக்கப்பட வில்லை , PAYTM IXIGO MAKEMYTRIP போன்ற வற்றில் மட்டுமே இந்த அதிக கட்டணம் வசூல்
ஒவ்வொரு முறையும் பயண சீட்டுகளை முன் பதிவு செய்யும் போது , 57% மட்டுமே ரயில் நிர்வாகத்தால் வசூல் ஈட்ட முடிகறது என்பதை அறிவோம்
இந்த வகையில் அவர்கள் அவர்களது வருவாயை தேர்த்தி கொள்கின்றனர்
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Jul 12 2018 (13:05)   20691/Tambaram - Nagercoil Antyodaya SF Express
Venkatarajan
Venkatarajan   29 blog posts
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very much frustrated about the train - its speed and the punctuality
the train started from tambaram at 12.30 AM
tickets cannot be purchased via UTS App , one necessarily has to buy the tickets from the counter demanding specifically on Antyodya ticket
why because , general ticket would cost us 160 Rs only / 180 rs (via Mainline)
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cost for a passenger to travel in Antyodya is 200 Rs
there were only a limited number of passenger who took the train
so this shows the people's attitude for this train
let me explain why
this train halts only at CGL VM MV KMU TJ TPJ & DG before reaching MDU (my destination)
so if a express train could travel in Mainline with 2 additional stops : CDM & TDPR in 10 hours , the time taken by this train on an average is more than 12 hours
with no benefits to the people of CDM , Cuddalore TDPR , Sathur KVLPT
the train takes it own time not minding the passengers precious time into account
it stops in Tiruverambur , some small stations in between TPJ and MDU - but misses to halt in important stations on the same stretch like Ambaturai / kodai road / sholavandan
the whole purpose of this train is defeated
if the SR does not revise the Train timings - its speed , then this would be a huge loss
Let me suggest
TBM - 23:15 PM ---> CGL-00:00 AM --> VM- 1:30 AM --> MV - 3.30 AM --> KMU - 4.30 AM ---> TJ -5.30 AM --> TPJ-6.30 AM --> DG-8 AM ---> MDU -- 9AM --> VPT - 10 AM --> TEN-12PM
it can very well possibly halt in between at CDM , Cuddalore , Sathur & Kovilpati for larger benefit of public
concerned officials please do make a note of this suggestion
pro's of this train are well lit lamps , coaches are neat , bio toilets are neat , sufficient charging points

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May 03 2018 (13:43)   GC2/Gummidipoondi - Chengalpattu EMU Special
Venkatarajan
Venkatarajan   29 blog posts
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this train actually passes via Tambaram to Chengalpet
why does the time table show a completely different route
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Mar 23 2018 (11:13)  
Venkatarajan
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i could find a indiarailinfo app under google playstore ., when will a similar app be launched in IOS for the benefit of Apple IPhone Users??
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