Railways to start 180 Bharat Gaurav trains to boost tourism: Railways Minister
A set of around 190 theme-based trains called Bharat Gaurav trains are being launched, said Ashwini Vaishnaw
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New Delhi, November 23: After the freight and passenger segments, the railways is all set to begin a 3rd segment dedicated to the tourism sector. A set of around 190 theme-based trains called Bharat Gaurav trains are being launched, said minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Tuesday.
The minister also further said that the idea originated from PM Narendra Modi, who had suggested theme-based trains, so that people in Indi can understand, appreciate and carry forward the country’s heritage.
The minister said that state governments like those of Odisha, Rajasthan, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu have been showing interest in these trains.
Addressing a press conference, the railways minister said these trains could be run both by the private sector as well as the IRCTC.
He said, “These are not regular trains that will be run on timetables. We have identified 3,033 coaches or 190 trains for these theme-based trains. After passenger and goods segments, we will start the tourism segment to run Bharat Gaurav trains. These trains will showcase India's culture and heritage. We have invited applications for them from today.”
The minister also further said that the idea originated from PM Narendra Modi, who had suggested theme-based trains, so that people in Indi can understand, appreciate and carry forward the country’s heritage.
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He also said that the fare of these trains would be practically decided by the tour operators, but the railways will ensure that there is no abnormality in the prices.
The minister said that state governments like those of Odisha, Rajasthan, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu have been showing interest in these trains.