🔥 Trending Tejas Express Partners with Sprite for New Branding Initiative

The latest significant news regarding the Tejas Express concerns its new branding as the 'Sprite' Tejas Express, marking India's first private branded train ²⁴⁵.

India's First Private Branded Train: 'Sprite' Tejas Express

The Lucknow-Delhi Tejas Express (Train 82501/82502), known as India's first private train, is set to operate as the 'Sprite' Tejas Express ¹⁵. This initiative represents a unique commercial experiment in India's railway sector, where an entire passenger train will carry the name of a commercial brand ⁴⁷.

Key Details of the Branding Agreement

• Duration: The branding will be in effect from August 19 to November 11, 2026 ¹³⁶. This period covers nearly three months ⁶.
• Route: The 'Sprite' Tejas Express will run between Lucknow and Delhi ²⁵.
• Significance: This marks the first instance of an Indian train being associated with a commercial brand name on such a scale, moving beyond limited advertising to an entire train's branding ⁶⁷. The arrangement is a collaboration between the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) and the commercial brand ⁴.

This development highlights a new commercial approach within the Indian railway system, allowing for private branding on passenger trains ⁴.