Indian Railways launch first train under ‘Bharat Gaurav’ scheme

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Category : National Published on: June 16 2022

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The first train operated by a private operator between Coimbatore and Shirdi under the Indian Railways' 'Bharat Gaurav' scheme has been flagged off.
Southern Railway becomes the first zone to get its first Registered service provider under the ‘Bharat Gaurav’ Scheme & commence operations of the maiden service from Coimbatore North to Sainagar Shirdi.
The train is being operated by a private operator – South Star Rail.
The theme-based ‘Bharat Gaurav’ trains were announced in November last year. The objective of the themes is to showcase India’s rich cultural heritage, as well as historical places, to the people of India and the world.

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Indian Railways launch first train under ‘Bharat Gaurav’ scheme