(a) whether the Railways are aware of the declining number of tourists in the world famous royal train called Royal Rajasthan; and
(b) if so, the remedial steps being taken by the Railways in this regard?
(a) whether the Railways are aware of the declining number of tourists in the world famous royal train called Royal Rajasthan; and
(b) if so, the remedial steps being taken by the Railways in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MANOJ SINHA)
(a): The occupancy of Royal Rajasthan on Wheels, introduced in the year 2009, during the last 3 years 2012-13, 2013-14 and 2014-15 has been 928, 679 and 650 respectively.
(b): Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC) is responsible for marketing of the train. In order to make the train more popular, RTDC has taken steps like 20% additional commission / discount on booking of full train, one guest’s free travel on a group of 15 passengers, participation in travel marts, advertisement / publicity in media, distribution of folders / brochures, online booking facility of guests, familiarization tours for media, journalist etc.