Indian Railways -Tourism Perspective

2. INTRODUCTION
• Lifeline of the Nation
• performance since the last 150 years.
• largest railway network in Asia, largest railway system
under a single management.
• The best way to see India is through the Indian
Railways.
• Mountainous terrain or the long stretches through the
Rajasthan desert, Indian railways cover every part of
India.
• By introducing new trains like Rajdhani and Shatabdhi
express with all amenities and comfort.
• Trains like palace on wheels, deccan odesseys, etc is
making tourist to feel indian culture while travelling.

3. HISTORY
• 1853 first railway train
journeyed distance of 22 miles
between Bombay and Thane.
• Originallyoperated by private
companies Englishmen.
• 1925-1950 GOI took over the
private railway companies.
• in 1985 the diesel and electric
locomotives took the place of
steam locomotives.
• 1995, the whole railway
reservation system was
rationalized with
computerization.

4. NATIONAL RAIL MUSEUM
• In 1977 to display the glorious
heritage of indian railway.
• collection of 75 real exhibits,
including vintage steam, diesel
and electric locomotives,
coaches and wagons dating
back to 1855.
• fairy queen of 1855
• museum is located in the
setting of a spruse garden of
flowers, shurbs, trees and
lawns.
• attracts around 3lakh visitors
every year.

5. BUDGET
• In partnership with ministry of tourism, station
improvement is planned on 50:50 cost sharing basis at
24 station.
• introduction of special tourist trains called JANAM
BHOOMI GAURAV to be introduced on four routes.
• new prtal for e-ticketing.
• introduction of new super AC class of travel.
• 3 new shtabdis to be introduced.
• AC double decker services to be introduced on Jaipur-
Delhi and Ahmedabad-Mumbai routes.

6. Railways And Tourism
• No one offers the multi-dimensional magic of the real
India more excitingly than the Indian Railways.
• The Royal trains like palace on wheels and golden
chariot train offers both luxury and signifies the rich
culture of our country.
• These royal trains are well costomised trip which gives
the tourist detailed picture of the particular state.
• The slow yet steady track takes the tourists through the
lows of the Indian Desert and the highs of the Aravalli
range.
• The toy trains of India have attracted many a tourists.
The ride on the train through the popular hill stations
of Shimal, Darjeeling, Ooty are really mezmerizing one.

7. Segments of Rail Tourism

8. PALACE ON WHEELS
• The most luxurious and lavish train of India.
• joint venture of the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation, Indian
Railways, the State Government of Rajasthan and the Government of
India.
• A week-long trip starts from Delhi cantonment and all the way through
colorful city of Jaipur, exotic land of Chittaurgarh, Lake City of
Udaipur, Ranthambore National Park, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Bharatpur Bird
Sanctuary, red stone city of Fatehpur Sikri and Taj Mahal at Agra.
• It has been designed to suit the modern needs with centralized
AC, soothing four channel music, interconnected telephone system in the
train, a separate pantry and lounge in each coach, comfortable coupes
with the privacy of attached bathrooms,
• two specialty restaurants - 'Maharaja' and 'Maharani', serving exotic
Indian, Continental and Rajasthani cuisine, a well stocked bar,
• a reading and relaxing coach and friendly smiling attendants serving round
the clock.

9. DECCAN ODYSSEY
• Established to boost tourism on the Konkan route.
• can accommodate 104 passengers at a time.
• Deccan Odyssey's journey begins in Mumbai, following
Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Goa, Belgaum, Kolhapur, Pune, Nashik, Aurangabad, Ajanta-
Ellora and again back to Mumbai, covering some of the remarkable tourist
destinations of Maharashtra and Goa.
• joint venture of the Government of Maharashtra and the Ministry of Railways.
• train is no less than a 5-star hotel on wheels.
• A spa saloon, six-channel music,TV, DVD, massage-cum-beauty parlour, cyber
cafe, a bar, sauna bath, Gymnasium, Library, Money exchange facility, Credit
cards, Conference Lounge Car, business centre along with two lavish restaurants.
• facility to regulate the temperature in each cabin according to the individual
preferences. The onboard services are administered by the staff of Taj Group of
Hotels.
• leaves from Mumbai station every Wednesday heading for other destinations.

10. HERITAGE ON WHEELS
• is an eternal part that was designed on the
lines of famous 'Palace on Wheels'.
• The Heritage on Wheels is no less than a
moving palace that creates a royal ambiance
to make its passengers feel special.
• The train 'Heritage on Wheels' embarks on
an enthralling journey, covering the places
like Bikaner, Sekhawati and presenting the
real intoxicating flavor of the imperial
Rajasthan.
• From Jaipur, the 'Heritage on Wheels' runs
twice a week to set on a marvelous trip of
three nights and four days.
• This luxury train was specially craned to
promote tourism and to offer impeccable
services along with comfort to the tourists.
In its rich and royal ambience, the train is
pleasantly attractive with paintings.

11. THE FAIRY QUEEN
• The Fairy Queen - the oldest
working steam locomotive in the
world (built in 1855).
• consisting of two coaches with 60
passengers from Delhi Cantonment
to Alwar on a two-day package tour.
• which includes a visit to the Sariska
National Park.
• The train has only one AC coach and
offers a picturesque vista of the
landscape.
• Generally, this locomotive works on
the 2nd and the 4th Saturday
between the months of October and
March.

12. RAJDHANI EXPRESS
• Rajdhani Express is one amongst the fastest train
services in India.
• In 1969, Rajdhani Express was commenced to
provide high-speed connections from different
railway stations of New Delhi to several state
capitals and important cities of India.
• Now Indian Railways has 15 pairs of Rajdhani
Express trains.
• Rajdhani Express trains have fully air-conditioned
coaches, where passengers are offered comfort
along with delicious meals.

13. SHATABDI EXPRESS
• Shatabdi Express is a superfast passenger train
connecting the major cities, metro towns and business
centers.
• The regular speed of these trains is known to be 130
kilometers per hour.
• Shatabdi Express is an intercity train that doesn't cover
long distances.
• Fully air-conditioned, these trains maintain high
standard as compared to the regular Indian trains. The
passengers on Shatabdi are offered snacks, meals,
coffee, tea, mineral water, juice, etc. on board.

14. HIMALAYAN RAILWAYS
• The Indian Railways has
introduced certain trains with
affordable rates for the tourist.
• Kalka - Shimla Railway
• Matheran Light Railway
• Kangra Valley Railway
• DARJEELING TOY TRAIN
• Offers tourists a breathtaking
view of the Himalayan peaks,
snow -capped mountains,
inviting trails, the heady
fragrance of flowers, and a
wonderful opportunity to take in
all these leisurely in beautiful
toy train

15. NILGIRI MOUNTAIN RAILWAY
• Runs in the Nilgiri Hills of India.
• This toy train links the city of Mettupalayam with the renowned hill
station of Ooty in Tamil Nadu.
• Train has been credited as the World Heritage Site by UNESCO that
brought Nilgiri Train amongst the rare and unique railways of the
world.
• opened by the British in 1899.
• The NMR covers a comfortable distance of 46 km (28 miles)
traveling all the way through 208 curves, 16 tunnels and 250
bridges.
• Nilgiri Toy Train looks marvelous with a tint of blue and cream with
wooden coaches.
• For safety reasons, the train runs at an average speed of 10.4 km
per hour, making it the slowest train of India.

16. OVERALL IMPACT ON TOURISM
• It is predicted that travel and tourism will be one of the
world's highest growth sectors in the new century.
• The railways are now keen to stimulate travel and to
improve the system.
• Railway companies are trying to make travel as
comfortable as possible for the travellers by
introducing more and more amenities and facilities.
• Introduction of the Royal trains like palace on wheels
and golden chariot train offers both luxury and signifies
the rich culture of our country.
• With the help of mountain trains tourist are able to
explore the mountains and countrside in a unique way.