February 24, 2024 8:12 pm
The Rajasthan government has given in-principle approval for opening the doors of the train for the people wanting to make their important moments more memorable.
October 10, 2022 2:13 pm
Once upon a time, the rulers of princely states of Rajputana, Gujarat, the Nizam of Hyderabad and the Viceroy of British India travelled in the luxury coaches of this train
March 06, 2018 11:22 am
Luxury trains have seen their passengers and revenue drop massively in recent times and the move seeks to revive fortunes of these elite class of trains in the country.
January 13, 2018 3:44 pm
According to the report, the occupancy of Palace on Wheels, which was 2024 passengers in 2014-15 reduced to 1739 in the year 2015-16 and further to 1373 in 2016-17.
April 08, 2016 3:58 am
The iconic heritage train has a capacity of 104 passengers.
February 07, 2014 11:33 am
The introduction of vacuum toilets in Swarna Shatabdi is being undertaken on a pilot basis.
November 09, 2013 3:43 am
Operated by IRCTC,the train will take the entourage on a 12 days journey that will start from Chandigarh on November 11 and return on November 22.
December 12, 2010 8:25 pm
Twelve historical monuments across the nation are under threat from terrorist outfits.
June 22, 2010 1:19 pm
Rajasthan's 'Palace on Wheels' has been adjudged 4th best among luxury trains of the world.
March 17, 2010 10:48 pm
MHA has issued an alert regarding a suspected Indian Mujahideen plot to blow up the Palace on Wheels.
April 24, 2016 3:43 pm
Palace on Wheels, the mother of luxury rail travel in India, is facing a crisis as the number of tourists hopping aboard the train is dwindling.


