By Tanya Chugh New Delhi [India], September 25 (ANI): India's luxurious and oldest heritage train 'Palace on Wheels' has embarked on its first journey for this tourism season from New Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station on Wednesday. Also Read | Wrestler-Turned Politician Vinesh Phogat Served Notice by NADA for Whereabouts Failure. Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC) Managing Director Sushma Arora, Executive Director Rajendra Singh Shekhawat, Managing Director of the private company operating the train, O&M, Bhagat Singh Lohagarh, and Director Pradeep Bohra flagged off the royal train.
For this year 32 passengers have set off on this Royal journey. The passengers included five each from the US and the UK, two each from Spain, Australia and Singapore, one each from Sri Lanka, Ukraine and Poland and 12 from India. The train can accommodate up to 82 passengers at a time.
Also Read | Mumbai School Holiday: BMC Declares Holiday in All Schools and Colleges on September 26 After IMD Issues Red Alert for Heavy Rains. RTDC's Managing Director Sushma Arora expressed her excitement and happiness as the train embarked on its first journey. She said, "It is a moment of happiness for all of us as 'Palace on Wheels,' which is the pride of Rajasthan, is ready to embark on its first journey for this tourist season.
The train will reach its first destination Jaipur on Thursday morning, and then the tourist will leave for Sawai Madhopur. She further added, "This train is the pride of .