Question : LUXURY TRAINS



(a) whether the Railways have taken any steps to launch more luxury trains in the country;and

(b) if so, the State-wise details thereof, alongwith the funds being spent on each such luxury train so far?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)

(a): No, Madam. The Luxury Tourist Trains are introduced at the instance of respective State Tourism Corporations/Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) subject to traffic justification, operational feasibility and availability of resources.

(b): Does not arise.