First private train service flagged off from Coimbatore to Shirdi
By Lokmat English Desk | Published: June 16, 2022 02:35 PM2022-06-16T14:35:08+5:302022-06-16T14:35:08+5:30
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India's first-ever private train between Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore to Maharashtra's Shirdi under the "Bharat Gaurav scheme" of the Indian Railways was flagged off on Tuesday.
With this, the Southern Railway becomes the first zone in Indian Railways to get the first registered service provider under the "Bharat Gaurav" scheme and commence the operations of the maiden service from Coimbatore North to Sainagar Shirdi.
For its maiden trip, the train was decorated with flowers, and passengers were welcomed with music and celebration.
The train left Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore North on Tuesday at 06:00 PM and is scheduled to reach Maharashtra's Shirdi on Thursday at 07:25 AM.
According to a press release from the Ministry of Railways, the train which is operated by a private operator: South Rail Star under the Bharat Gaurav scheme, will halt at Tiruppur, Erode, Salem, Yelahanka, Dharmavaram, Mantralayam Road and Wadi before reaching its destination.
After a one-day halt, the train will resume its journey from Shirdi's Sai Nagar on Friday and reach Coimbatore North on Saturday at 12 pm.
"The train will cover several historical destinations on the route while giving the passengers an insight into the cultural heritage of the country," the Ministry of Tourism said in its tweet.
The private train service from Coimbatore North to Shirdi which is based on a theme to showcase India's rich heritage and culture has several features including a doctor on board, private security along with Railway Police Force.
