(a) whether the Railways have introduced Maharaja Express;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether it is proposed to introduce more such trains on some other routes of the country; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
(a) whether the Railways have introduced Maharaja Express;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether it is proposed to introduce more such trains on some other routes of the country; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a) & (b): Yes, Madam. The Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Ltd. has
introduced Maharajas’ Express, a luxury tourist train in association with Cox & Kings.
It is presently operated on four pan-India itineraries covering places of tourist importance.
(c) & (d): Yes, Madam. There is a proposal from Punjab Heritage and Tourism Promotion
Board (PHTPB) for running a similar luxury tourist train.