(a) whether the Railways have any plans to introduce a special train from Kolkata to offer tourists a spiritual tour of key Buddhist circuit cities; and
(b) if so, the details thereof along with the present status of the proposal?
(a) whether the Railways have any plans to introduce a special train from Kolkata to offer tourists a spiritual tour of key Buddhist circuit cities; and
(b) if so, the details thereof along with the present status of the proposal?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(SHRI MANOJ SINHA)
(a) & (b): No, Madam. Promotion of tourism by linking tourist places with tourist trains is a continuous process based on market demand, operational feasibility and availability of resources.
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