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India.com
29-04-2025
- Business
- India.com
Green energy systems, fully a/c concourse, world class amenities at this railway station soon, station is..., special focus on...
(AI image) New Delhi: One of the Indian Railways stations in Delhi, Safdarjung Railway Station is now being prepared in a modern look in the style of an airport. In the future, besides royal trains, passenger trains are also planned to be operated from here. Currently, there are no passenger trains running from this station. The entry and exit at this station will be separate like an airport, and the arrival and departure platforms for the trains will also be different, to ensure there is no crowd at any point. In fact, Safdarjung Station has so far been recognized only for the operation of royal trains like The Palace on Wheels, Maharajas Express, Heritage Express, and trains to various pilgrimage sites. There are no trains for regular passengers from this station. But now, plans are being made to run passenger trains here along with royal trains. According to information, the new station is being developed over an area of 41,350 square meters at a cost of approximately Rs 385 crores. Air-conditioned concourse area The CPRO of Northern Railway, Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay, stated that in the new building at Safdarjung, there will be two basements in addition to the ground floor, which will have double-story parking, and it will be a 7-story building. The concourse area of the station will be fully air-conditioned and will feature lifts and escalators for convenience. He mentioned that the most significant aspect is that just like airports have separate entry and exit gates, this station will also have separate entry and exit points, which will help prevent crowding at the station. Additionally, separate platforms will be ensured for train arrivals and departure platforms will be separate. The CPRS has stated that the entire building will be connected to central air conditioning. It will be linked to both metro and road transportation. The building will be equipped with green energy systems, meaning it will have a solar system. Power requirements will be met solely through solar panels. There will also be facilities for water recycling and rainwater harvesting. A differently-abled friendly station is being constructed, and CCTV cameras will be installed to monitor the situation. For the convenience of the people, there will also be special ticket counters, waiting rooms, VIP lounges, and food courts.
India.com
27-04-2025
- India.com
World's most expensive train has ticket worth millions, it runs in..., not US, UK, UAE, Europe, name is...
(Representational image: World's most expensive train: How far can you think and imagine luxury and opulence can go? Ultra, mega, or super and beyond. There are a few things that are more mechanical, controlled by motors and physics from the inside but are pure artistry from the outside. They are capable of giving jolts to even the most seasoned connoisseurs of luxuriousness. For example, the entity we are going to talk about here is one such product that is more about metal as it uses its wheels to run on tracks. It is the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express (VSOE), a private luxury train service from London to Venice and other European cities. It is currently owned by Belmond. It was established in 1982 by James Sherwood of Kentucky, United States. On 25 May 1982, the first London–Venice run was made. The Venice Simplon Orient Express is perhaps the most famous luxury train in the world that features restored coaches from the 1920s, with marble-clad ensuite bathrooms, 24-hour butler service and free-flowing champagne. This train goes to major European cities like London, Paris, Venice, Prague, Budapest, and Vienna. The cost per trip is Rs 4,06,479.54. But there is one train that is much ahead of the Venice Simplon Orient Express and that is India's Maharajas Express which is a luxury tourist train owned and operated by The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC). The most expensive ticket on the Maharaja Express is for the Presidential Suite, which is about Rs 21,01,619.51 per trip. It offers luxurious amenities, beautiful decor, and stunning views of historic and natural destinations. The duration of one trip is 6 nights, offering a luxurious experience with private butlers, Michelin-star dining, and palace-like suites. Maharajas Express operates different itineraries from October to April of which two are short-term Golden Triangle (Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra) tours and the others are week-long Pan-India voyages. Maharajas' Express gives its passengers an authentic feel and essence of royalty. It was voted 'The World's Leading Luxury Train' seven times in a row at The World Travel Awards from 2012 through 2018. Maharajas' Express also received recognition from the Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Travel Award in 2022. Maharajas' Express offers a vivid glimpse of heritage, legacy, comfort, luxury and extravagant indulgence making your journey an amazing experience. The air-conditioned ambient provides full comfort. Suites with attached bathrooms that are Wi-Fi-enabled so that you have your personal space for hygienic purposes and making sure that you are never out of touch. There are separate cars with astonishing restaurants and bars and carriages that are inspired by the royal lifestyle. Maharajas' Express makes sure you get an unforgettable experience. With accommodation options ranging from deluxe to presidential suites, the train offers a lounge, a bar, and two restaurants—Rang Mahal and Mayur Mahal, with a hand-painted fresco ceiling. (Disclaimer: All information provided here has been collated from the most reliable sources. However, we strongly recommend that you check and verify the latest status for any updates.)
