(a) whether the start of railway train `Vigyan Rail` which was intended to spread
awareness about progress of the country has been postponed;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor;
(c) the time by which the same is likely to be introduced; and
(d) the special features of the train?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI BASANAGOUDA R. PATIL)
(a) `Vigyan Rail` Science Exhibition Train – a project of the Department of
Science & Technology - has already started on 15th December, 2003.
(b) & (c): Do not arise.
(d) The said Exhibition train consists of 12 Exhibition Coaches highlighting
various scientific, technological and industrial achievements.