India’s famous luxury train, Palace on Wheels, will be back on the tracks by September. Referring to this, Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC) Chairman Dharmendra Rathore stated that Rajasthan’s famous luxury train will run on the tracks from September in all likelihood .

He added that the state government and the Tourism Development Corporation are keen to bring the most loved train back on the tracks on a public-private partnership for which meetings with the company are now at an advanced stage. Palace on Wheels is definitely one of the most prestigious tourism products of the state, and Rajasthan must capitalise on its popularity, he stated.

The RTDC Chairman made these announcements while he was meeting a delegation of the Federation of Hospitality and Tourism of Rajasthan (FHTR) at the Paryatan Bhawan in Jaipur recently.

As per the reports, the luxury train was not operational for the past two years due to the COVID-19 outbreak. However, as the situation seems to be gradually improving, the RTDC is now planning to get it back on track.

As for the luxury train, RTDC in association with Indian Railways has been operating it since 1982. If reports are to go by, this train has been inspired by the personal coaches of erstwhile rulers, and features all enhanced facilities amid a heritage backdrop. Every coach features several chambers, whereas each chamber is further decorated with furniture and details in accordance with local heritage.