When Was Palace On Wheels Started ?
Palace On Wheels Luxury Train was Started in January 26, 1982, under a joint initiative by the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation and Indian Railways. Its inaugural trip marked the beginning of its operation as a luxury tourist train in India.
Date: January 26, 1982
Organizers: Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation and Indian Railways
Objective : To promote tourism in Rajasthan by offering a luxurious and royal travel experience, utilizing former royal carriages.
Palace On Wheels train was inspired by the personal carriages of the rulers of princely states such as Rajputana, Vadodara, and the Nizam of Hyderabad. These royal coaches were not used after independence and gauge conversions. The Palace on Wheels was introduced using newly built coaches reflecting the historical style.
The train underwent refurbishments in 1991, 1995, and 2009, the last of which included interior redesign and upgrades to services and dining options.
Operations were temporarily suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic from 2020 to 2022. The train resumed services in October 2022
Now, the Palace On Wheels train has 39 Deluxe Cabins, 02 Super Deluxe Cabins & 01 Presidential Suite.
Palace On Wheels - About the Train
