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	The '''Palace on Wheels''' is a ]. It was launched by the Indian Railways to promote tourism in ], and has been highly popular since its launch. Palace on Wheels comprises 14 deluxe air-conditioned saloons, completely self-sufficient and tastefully equipped to impress modern travellers. Each compartment is equipped with hot and cold water, attached toilet, shower, intercom, wall-to-wall carpeting and soothing channel music while the passengers enjoy their well-deserved sleep.<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.vancouversun.com/travel/Palace+wheels/7386580/story.html\|title=NPalace on wheels - Exclusive Indian train was originally used by royalty\|publisher=Times of India\|accessdate=\|date=October 13, 2012}}</ref>
			The '''''Palace on Wheels''''' is India's first ] launched by the Indian Railways in joint collaboration with ] (RTDC) to promote ].<ref name="covids" /><ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.vancouversun.com/travel/Palace+wheels/7386580/story.html\|title=NPalace on wheels - Exclusive Indian train was originally used by royalty\|publisher=Times of India\|date=13 October 2012\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121017234123/http://www.vancouversun.com/travel/Palace+wheels/7386580/story.html\|archive-date=17 October 2012}}</ref> The train was launched in 1982.<ref>{{cite news \|last1=Pena \|first1=R \|title=Here's An Inside Look At India's First Luxury Train \|url=https://news.yahoo.com/heres-inside-look-indias-first-211333250.html \|access-date=24 May 2023 \|work=] \|date=17 November 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news \|last1=Rajesh \|first1=Monisha \|title=Four of the best luxury sleeper trains in India \|url=https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/travel/2023/02/four-of-the-best-luxury-sleeper-trains-in-india \|access-date=23 August 2023 \|work=National Geographic \|date=5 February 2023 \|language=en-gb \|quote=Launched in 1982, the Palace on Wheels is the original luxury train}}</ref> The train has been renamed as Heritage Palace on Wheels.<ref>{{cite news \|last1=Heritage Palace on Wheels just completed its first voyage from Delhi to Jaipur \|title=Heritage Palace on Wheels just completed its first voyage from Delhi to Jaipur \|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/travel/luxury-travel/story/heritage-palace-on-wheels-first-voyage-delhi-jaipur-luxury-train-rajasthan-lifest-1119369-2017-12-31 \|access-date=3 June 2023 \|work=] \|date=31 December 2017 \|language=en \|quote=voyage of Heritage Palace on Wheels (HPOW) reached Jaipur}}</ref><ref>{{cite news \|last1=Singh \|first1=Rachna \|title=Heritage Palace on Wheels for Shekhawati soon \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/heritage-palace-on-wheels-for-shekhawati-soon/articleshow/59132873.cms \|access-date=3 June 2023 \|work=] \|date=14 June 2017 \|quote=Renamed the Heritage Palace on Wheels}}</ref>

			The train service was renovated and relaunched in August 2009 with a new decor, itinerary and cuisine.<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-08-02/jaipur/28194777_1_luxury-train-rajasthan-tourism-development-corporation-hrs\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110811062032/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-08-02/jaipur/28194777_1_luxury-train-rajasthan-tourism-development-corporation-hrs\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=11 August 2011\|work=]\|title=New-look Palace on Wheels set to chug off on Aug 5\|date=2 August 2009}}</ref>
	Following its success, other luxury and tourist trains have been started on other routes in the country.

	The train service was refurbished and relaunched in August 2009 with a new decor, itinerary and cuisine.<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/New-look-Palace-on-Wheels-set-to-chug-off-on-Aug-5/articleshow/4846963.cms\|title=New-look Palace on Wheels set to chug off on Aug 5\|publisher=Times of India\|accessdate=\|date=August 2, 2009}}</ref>

	==History==		==History==
			The concept of the ''Palace on Wheels'' was derived from the royal background of the coaches, which were originally meant to be the personal railway coaches of the erstwhile rulers of the princely states of ], ], the ] and mainly the ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.ibnlive.com/news/buzz/from-the-luxurious-palace-on-wheels-to-the-spiritual-mahaparinirvan-express-8-extraordinary-train-journeys-you-must-experience-with-the-indian-railways-724357.html \|title=From the luxurious Palace on Wheels to the spiritual Mahaparinirvan Express: 8 extraordinary train journeys you must experience with the Indian Railways \|publisher=IBNLive \|access-date=12 August 2015}}</ref>
	The ''Palace on Wheels'', started on ] in 1982, was voted the 4th luxurious train in the world.<ref>{{cite news\| url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2010-06-21/news/27593616_1_luxury-trains-rovos-rail-wheels \| work=The Times Of India \| title=Palace on Wheels fourth best in the world \| date=June 21, 2010}}</ref>

			Due to changes in the rail gauges over the years, after the launch of the first train in 1982, the second train was built in 1991 and the third train was built in 1995.<ref name="Post-COVID">{{cite news \|title=Luxury train 'Palace on Wheels' back on track after two-year Covid hiatus \|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/luxury-train-palace-on-wheels-back-on-track-after-two-year-covid-hiatus/articleshow/94728884.cms \|access-date=24 May 2023 \|work=] \|date=8 October 2022}}</ref>
	The concept of the ''Palace on Wheels'' was derived from the royal background of the coaches, which were originally meant to be the personal railway coaches of the erstwhile rulers of the princely states of ], ], the ] of ] and the ].

			The train halted operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.<ref name="covids">{{cite news \|title=India's luxurious train, Palace on Wheels, probably won't run this year due to COVID-19 \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/travel-news/indias-luxurious-train-palace-on-wheels-probably-wont-run-this-year-due-to-covid-19/articleshow/77012540.cms \|access-date=13 May 2023 \|work=]}}</ref><ref name="Post-COVID"/> It resumed operations in 2022 and was flagged off by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot at Gandhinagar Railway Station on 8 October 2022.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Palace on Wheels Is Operational Again; Luxury Travel Enthusiasts Take Note \|url=https://www.news18.com/news/lifestyle/palace-on-wheels-is-operational-again-luxury-travel-enthusiasts-take-note-6142585.html \|access-date=13 May 2023 \|work=] \|date=11 October 2022 \|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news \|title=Luxury Train 'Palace On Wheels' Back On Track After Two Years \|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/luxury-train-palace-on-wheels-back-on-track-after-two-years-3414484 \|access-date=23 August 2023 \|work=NDTV.com \|date=8 October 2022}}</ref> The Chief Minister announced that modern furnishings and additional amenities have been added to the train and the government has accorded an industry status to the sector while setting aside ₹1,000 crore in the 2022-23 budget to promote tourism.<ref name="flags">{{cite news \|last1=Agnihotri \|first1=Akanksha \|title=Rajasthan's luxury train 'Palace on Wheels' resumes operation after two years \|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/travel/rajasthans-luxury-train-palace-on-wheels-resumes-operation-after-two-years-101665302669732.html \|work=] \|date=9 October 2022 \|language=en}}</ref> Before the stop in operations due to the pandemic, the train ran continuously from 1982 to 2020.<ref name="1982 year">{{cite news \|title=Luxury train 'Palace on Wheels' begins commercial operations after two years \|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/jaipur-news/luxury-train-palace-on-wheels-begins-commercial-operations-after-two-years-101665637567645.html \|access-date=13 May 2023 \|work=] \|date=13 October 2022 \|language=en}}</ref>
	Each carriage of Palace on Wheels convey a history of its own; once used as the delicate railway coaches of the rulers of Rajasthan, Gujarat, the Nizams of Hyderabad and the Viceroys of India, today all the carriages are presenting stunning examples of bygone days regality accompanied by modern day classiness.

			A petition was filed by Worldwide Rail Journeys Pvt Ltd. to allow 18 foreign passengers to travel on the train while operations were halted due to the pandemic since they had deposited an amount of ₹15 lakh towards their booking. The Delhi High Court gave a judgement to allow these foreigners to board the train.<ref name="judg">{{cite news \|title=Pandemic CANCELLED "Palace on Wheels" tour in 2019, These passengers NOW get HC permits to board train \|url=https://zeenews.india.com/railways/pandemic-cancelled-palace-on-wheels-tour-in-2019-these-passengers-now-get-hc-permits-to-board-train-2557806.html \|access-date=13 May 2023 \|work=] \|language=en}}</ref>
	After India got independence in 1947, all the royal rail carriages were ceased to be used. Because of their rich artistry on the inner walls, it was not possible to include these in the fleet regular passenger trains. It was only on 26th January 1982, that Palace on Wheels pioneered the tradition of luxury train journey in India and made its maiden voyage as a luxury steam engine train. This luxury Indian train started operating in a regular basis from October 1982.

	In the year 1991 Palace on Wheels had been refurbished again and this time it appeared as a meter gauge train having 13 salons, kitchen car, 2 luxuriously appointed restaurants, a bar with a lounge and 4 service cars. To make the journey all the more magical, the train introduced the concept of personal 'Khudmatgars' or attendants who are made available to the service of the guests round the clock.

	The delightful journey aboard Palace on Wheels earned PATA Gold Award in the year 1987 and also caught the attention of the world media including BBC, MTV, MDR of Germany, National Geographic and several others. Over the years this Indian luxury train had went through several renovations so that a more pleasant experience can be shared with the guests. High tech and avant-garde amenities were introduced that ensures a regal voyaging experience amid soul tempting lavishness.

	At present the train has 14 salons which replicates the original coaches used by erstwhile maharajas and viceroys of India. The train comes equipped with en-suite bathroom, two multi-cuisine restaurants, a bar with a great collection of Indian and international brands of wine, a lounge with a relaxing ambience and a spa car.

	==Facilities==		==Facilities==
	~~There~~ ~~are~~ 14 ] in ~~the~~ train. Each is named after former ] and matches the aesthetics and interiors of the royal past: ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ].<ref></ref> ~~Facilities~~ ~~include~~ a ~~bar~~<ref></ref> ~~with~~ ~~select~~ ~~Indian~~ ~~and~~ ~~international~~ ~~spirits,~~ a ~~lounge~~ ~~with~~ a ~~good~~ ~~collection~~ of ~~books,~~ ~~and a television and DVD player.~~		The train has 14 ] with 41 cabins and can accommodate 82 tourists.<ref>{{cite news \|last1=Poonam \|first1=Binayak \|title=The cost to ride on India's luxury trains may surprise you \|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/18/luxury-trains-in-india-maharajas-express-to-palace-on-wheels-.html \|access-date=29 May 2024 \|work=CNBC \|date=17 April 2024 \|language=en \|quote=Its 14-coach train, each named after former princely states of Rajasthan, have 41 cabins,}}</ref> Each coach is named after former ] and matches the aesthetics and interiors of the royal past: ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ].<ref></ref> Each coach has three cabins (named ''chambers'' or ''saloons'' by the company) with luxury amenities and ] internet.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report_watch-dish-tv-on-palace-on-wheels_1374083\|title=Watch Dish TV on Palace on Wheels\|publisher=DNA}}</ref><ref name="bhaskar1">{{cite web\|url=http://www.bhaskar.com/news/RAJ-JAI-feature-of-world-famous-royal-train-palace-on-wheels-4733437-PHO.html \|title=feature of world famous royal train palace on wheels \|publisher=www.bhaskar.com \|access-date=12 August 2015}}</ref>
			The train has two restaurants, '']'' and ''The Mahārāni'', with a ]i ambience serving ] and ], one bar-cum-lounge, 14 saloons and a spa.<ref name="bhaskar1"/>

			It has on-board postal, banking and laundry services.<ref name="LAT">{{cite news \|last1=Hulse’s \|first1=Jerry \|title=It's called The Palace On Wheels. A... \|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1991-05-26-tr-3371-story.html \|access-date=14 June 2023 \|work=] \|date=26 May 1991 \|quote=On-board postal, banking, laundry services.}}</ref>
	Each coach has four cabins (named ''chambers'' or ''saloons'' by the company) with twin beds,<ref></ref> wall-to-wall carpeting, air-conditioning, ],<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report_watch-dish-tv-on-palace-on-wheels_1374083\|title=Watch Dish TV on Palace on Wheels\|publisher=DNA\|accessdate=}}</ref> ], attached toilets, running hot and cold water, with personal attendants.<ref>Though the word '''खिदमतगार''' - ''khiḍhmatgār'' (servant, steward) is used by the company, it is there to evoke a luxurious past.</ref>

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	The train has two restaurants, '']'' and '']'',<ref></ref> with a ] ambiance serving ], Chinese cuisine.

	==Route==		==Route==
			The train runs from September through April and has a 7 nights & 8 days itinerary.<ref>{{cite news \|last1=Law \|first1=Abhishek \|title=India's luxury train operations hit by Covid, occupancy levels still low \|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/indias-luxury-train-operations-hit-by-covid-occupancy-levels-still-low/article66281577.ece \|access-date=13 May 2023 \|work=www.thehindubusinessline.com \|date=19 December 2022 \|language=en}}</ref> It departs from ] (Day 1), and covers ] (Day 2), ] and ] (Day 3), ] (Day 4), ] (Day 5), ] (Day 6), ] and ] (Day 7), return to New Delhi (Day 8).<ref></ref><ref>{{cite news \|last1=Nag \|first1=Devanjana \|title=Experience Indian Heritage with luxurious Palace on Wheels train journey; check fares, schedule, other details \|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/business/railways-experience-indian-heritage-with-luxurious-palace-on-wheels-train-journey-check-fares-schedule-other-details-1304549/ \|access-date=24 May 2023 \|work=] \|date=6 September 2018 \|language=en}}</ref>
	The train departs from ] and during its eight day journey, travels around Rajasthan with stops in ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and ].

			==See also==
	Earlier, tickets for the ''Palace on Wheels'' were restricted to foreign nationals by the ], with Indian natives not allowed on board. However, it was later opened up to Indians, although the tariffs are still quoted in ].
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	Day 1: Delhi
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	Reach the Safdarjung Railway Station Delhi on day 1 to begin your royal tour to India aboard Palace on Wheels
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	After check in formalities, savor a traditional Indian welcome by the train staff with garlanding, tika and turban
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	Afterwards, you will be escorted to your cabin
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	The journey will begin in the evening
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	Dinner and sleep onboard while the train move towards its next destination, Jaipur
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	Day 2: Jaipur
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	While you enjoy a leisurely morning breakfast onboard, the train will enter the terrain of Jaipur
	Disembark the train and set out for an explorative tour to Jaipur visiting the Hawa Mahal or Palace of Winds first
	Then move towards Jantar Mantar, the 18th century astronomical observatory built by Maharaja Jai Singh II
	Next make a visit to City Palace; once the home of the rulers of Jaipur, it now serves as a royal museum
	Lunch at Amber Fort; if you want, you can also take a ride on decorated elephant
	After lunch, explore the beauty of Amber Fort
	By the late evening, return to the train to continue the journey to Sawai Madhopur
	Dinner and overnight stay on board Palace on Wheels

	Day 3: Sawai Madhopur – Chittorgarh

	Early morning reach the tiger terrain of Sawai Madhopur and disembark the train for jungle safari to Ranthambore National Park
	Return to the train after safari to relax and unwind
	Breakfast and then lunch onboard as the train move towards its next destination Chittorgarh
	As you reach Chittorgarh, de-board the train and make a visit to the Chittorgarh Fort which still revive the stories of Rajputana valor before the eyes
	The evening tea accompanied by a light and sound show will be arranged at the Chittorgarh Fort
	Later return to the train for dinner and overnight stay onboard

	Day 4: Udaipur

	Reach the city of Udaipur early in the morning
	After having the breakfast, set out to witness the floating beauty of City Palace
	Be a part of a grand feast in the afternoon at the Palace Hotel
	Savor a romantic boat ride on Lake Pichola accompanied by the mild lapping of the breeze
	Return to the train to continue this journey to Jaisalmer
	Dinner will be served onboard

	Day 5: Jaisalmer

	Breakfast onboard, the train will enter the shimmering terrain of Jaisalmer
	As you reach Jaisalmer, disembark the train for a city tour
	Lunch in a deluxe hotel at Jaisalmer
	A high evening tea in the sand dunes followed by a camel ride will form the crescendo of the day
	Enjoy the colorful cultural program over a glass of wine and barbeque dinner in the sand dunes
	Late evening, return to the train for an overnight stay and to continue the journey to Jodhpur

	Day 6: Jodhpur

	Reach the blue city of Rajasthan, Jodhpur, by the morning
	Post breakfast, set out for a sightseeing tour to the city of Jodhpur
	Lunch will be arranged in a luxurious resort in the city
	Return to Palace on Wheels for a ride to Bharatpur
	Dinner and overnight stay will be arranged onboard

	Day 7: Bharatpur – Agra

	Early morning, leave the train for a safari to the Keoladeo Ghana National Park which is most famous among the bird watchers
	After the safari, enjoy a grand breakfast in a jungle lodge
	Return to the train for onward journey to Agra
	Reach Agra by the afternoon and set off for an explorative tour to the majestic World Wonder, Taj Mahal followed by a regal lunch in a deluxe hotel in Agra
	In the evening, witness a light and sound show about Taj Mahal
	Journey back to Delhi

	Day 8: Delhi

	Reach Delhi in the morning of the 8th day
	After a leisurely breakfast onboard, bid farewell to this magic expedition and continue your onward journey back home.Palace on Wheels Itinerary.<ref name="test">, additional text.</ref>


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Indian luxury tourist train

Palace on Wheels
Logo of the Palace on Wheels
Entered service	26 January 1982; 42 years ago (1982-01-26)
Operators	Indian Railways
Lines served	New Delhi - Jaipur - Jodhpur Udaipur - Bharatpur - Agra - New Delhi

The Palace on Wheels is India's first luxury tourist train launched by the Indian Railways in joint collaboration with Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC) to promote tourism in Rajasthan. The train was launched in 1982. The train has been renamed as Heritage Palace on Wheels.

The train service was renovated and relaunched in August 2009 with a new decor, itinerary and cuisine.

History

The concept of the Palace on Wheels was derived from the royal background of the coaches, which were originally meant to be the personal railway coaches of the erstwhile rulers of the princely states of Rajputana, Baroda, the Nizam of Hyderabad and mainly the Governor-General of India.

Due to changes in the rail gauges over the years, after the launch of the first train in 1982, the second train was built in 1991 and the third train was built in 1995.

The train halted operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. It resumed operations in 2022 and was flagged off by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot at Gandhinagar Railway Station on 8 October 2022. The Chief Minister announced that modern furnishings and additional amenities have been added to the train and the government has accorded an industry status to the sector while setting aside ₹1,000 crore in the 2022-23 budget to promote tourism. Before the stop in operations due to the pandemic, the train ran continuously from 1982 to 2020.

A petition was filed by Worldwide Rail Journeys Pvt Ltd. to allow 18 foreign passengers to travel on the train while operations were halted due to the pandemic since they had deposited an amount of ₹15 lakh towards their booking. The Delhi High Court gave a judgement to allow these foreigners to board the train.

Facilities

The train has 14 coaches with 41 cabins and can accommodate 82 tourists. Each coach is named after former Rajput states and matches the aesthetics and interiors of the royal past: Alwar, Bharatpur, Bikaner, Bundi, Dholpur, Dungargarh, Jaisalmer, Jaipur, Jhalawar, Jodhpur, Kishangarh, Kota, Sirohi and Udaipur. Each coach has three cabins (named chambers or saloons by the company) with luxury amenities and Wi-Fi internet. The train has two restaurants, The Mahārāja and The Mahārāni, with a Rajasthani ambience serving continental and Chinese cuisine, one bar-cum-lounge, 14 saloons and a spa.

It has on-board postal, banking and laundry services.

Route

The train runs from September through April and has a 7 nights & 8 days itinerary. It departs from New Delhi (Day 1), and covers Jaipur (Day 2), Sawai Madhopur and Chittaurgarh (Day 3), Udaipur (Day 4), Jaisalmer (Day 5), Jodhpur (Day 6), Bharatpur and Agra (Day 7), return to New Delhi (Day 8).

References

^ "India's luxurious train, Palace on Wheels, probably won't run this year due to COVID-19". The Times of India. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
"NPalace on wheels - Exclusive Indian train was originally used by royalty". Times of India. 13 October 2012. Archived from the original on 17 October 2012.
Pena, R (17 November 2022). "Here's An Inside Look At India's First Luxury Train". Yahoo News. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
Rajesh, Monisha (5 February 2023). "Four of the best luxury sleeper trains in India". National Geographic. Retrieved 23 August 2023. Launched in 1982, the Palace on Wheels is the original luxury train
Heritage Palace on Wheels just completed its first voyage from Delhi to Jaipur (31 December 2017). "Heritage Palace on Wheels just completed its first voyage from Delhi to Jaipur". India Today. Retrieved 3 June 2023. voyage of Heritage Palace on Wheels (HPOW) reached Jaipur
Singh, Rachna (14 June 2017). "Heritage Palace on Wheels for Shekhawati soon". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 June 2023. Renamed the Heritage Palace on Wheels
"New-look Palace on Wheels set to chug off on Aug 5". The Times of India. 2 August 2009. Archived from the original on 11 August 2011.
"From the luxurious Palace on Wheels to the spiritual Mahaparinirvan Express: 8 extraordinary train journeys you must experience with the Indian Railways". IBNLive. Retrieved 12 August 2015.
^ "Luxury train 'Palace on Wheels' back on track after two-year Covid hiatus". The Economic Times. 8 October 2022. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
"Palace on Wheels Is Operational Again; Luxury Travel Enthusiasts Take Note". News18. 11 October 2022. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
"Luxury Train 'Palace On Wheels' Back On Track After Two Years". NDTV.com. 8 October 2022. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
Agnihotri, Akanksha (9 October 2022). "Rajasthan's luxury train 'Palace on Wheels' resumes operation after two years". Hindustan Times.
"Luxury train 'Palace on Wheels' begins commercial operations after two years". Hindustan Times. 13 October 2022. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
"Pandemic CANCELLED "Palace on Wheels" tour in 2019, These passengers NOW get HC permits to board train". Zee News. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
Poonam, Binayak (17 April 2024). "The cost to ride on India's luxury trains may surprise you". CNBC. Retrieved 29 May 2024. Its 14-coach train, each named after former princely states of Rajasthan, have 41 cabins,
Have a look at the coaches (four pages)
"Watch Dish TV on Palace on Wheels". DNA.
^ "feature of world famous royal train palace on wheels". www.bhaskar.com. Retrieved 12 August 2015.
Hulse’s, Jerry (26 May 1991). "It's called The Palace On Wheels. A..." Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 14 June 2023. On-board postal, banking, laundry services.
Law, Abhishek (19 December 2022). "India's luxury train operations hit by Covid, occupancy levels still low". www.thehindubusinessline.com. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
Train Route
Nag, Devanjana (6 September 2018). "Experience Indian Heritage with luxurious Palace on Wheels train journey; check fares, schedule, other details". Financial Express. Retrieved 24 May 2023.

External links

Palace On Wheels Official Site - Website of Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. (RTDC), a Government Of Rajasthan Undertaking

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Passenger Amenities Committee (PAC)
Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES)
Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA)
Rail Vikas Nigam (RVNL)
RailTel
Railway Protection Force (RPF)
Railway Recruitment Control Board (RRCB)
Railways Sports Promotion Board (RSPB)
Research Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO)

Zones

Rolling stock

Coaching Stock	ICF coach LHB coach Tejas coach
Trainsets	Amrit Bharat Multiple units Shinkansen Vande Bharat Vande Bharat Sleeper
Locomotives Wagon Numbering

DEMU/DMU	Bangalore Budgam Gondia Jalandhar Jamalpur Motibagh Maula Ali Shakurbasti Vijayawada
EMU	Avadi Bandel Barasat Ghaziabad Howrah Kalwa Kandivali Kharagpur Kurla Maula Ali Mumbai Central Narkeldanga Panskura Ranaghat Saharanpur Sanpada Sonarpur Tambaram Tikiapara Velachery Virar
MEMU	Asansol Bhilai Kanpur Kollam Palakkad Rajahmundry Vadodara
Kolkata Metro	Noapara Tollygunge New Garia Central Park Joka

Lines

Main	Chennai–Bangalore Howrah–Prayagraj–Mumbai Howrah–Nagpur–Mumbai Howrah–Chennai Howrah–Delhi Howrah–Gaya–Delhi Mumbai–Chennai New Delhi–Chennai New Delhi–Mumbai
High-speed	Mumbai–Ahmedabad (Under construction)
Suburban	Chennai MRTS Chennai Suburban Delhi Suburban Pune Suburban Hyderabad MMTS Kolkata Suburban Mumbai Suburban
Mountain	Darjeeling Kalka-Shimla Nilgiri

Passenger
trains

Semi-High speed	Amrit Bharat Express Duronto Express Gatimaan Express Tejas Express Rajdhani Express Shatabdi Express Vande Bharat Express
Premium	AC Express AC Double Decker Express Humsafar Express Uday Express
Express	Antyodaya Express Garib Rath Express Intercity Express Jan Sadharan Express Jan Shatabdi Express Mahamana Express Sampark Kranti Express Suvidha Express Rajya Rani Express Vivek Express Yuva Express
Luxury	Deccan Odyssey Fairy Queen Golden Chariot Mahaparinirvan Express Maharajas' Express Palace on Wheels Ramayana Express Royal Orient Royal Rajasthan on Wheels Village on Wheels
Special	Lifeline Express Red Ribbon Express Science Express
Others	Passenger trains Namo Bharat Rapid Rail

Stations

Major

Chennai	Chennai Central Chennai Egmore Tambaram
Delhi	Delhi Jn. Hazrat Nizamuddin New Delhi
Kolkata	Howrah Howrah South Sealdah
Mumbai	Dadar Kalyan Jn. Mumbai Central Mumbai CSMT Mumbai LTT Panvel
Others	Ahmedabad Jn. Gorakhpur Jn. KSR Bengaluru Patna Jn. Pune Jn. Secunderabad Jn. Surat Thane Vijayawada Jn. Visakhapatnam Jn.

Others

Training
institutes

Indian Railways Institute of Civil Engineering (IRICEN)
Indian Railways Institute of Electrical Engineering (IRICEE)
Indian Railways Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (IRIMEE)
Indian Railways Institute of Signal Engineering and Telecommunications (IRISET)
Indian Railways Track Machine Training Centre (IRTMTC)
National Academy of Indian Railways (NAIR)
National Rail and Transportation Institute (NRTI)
Jagjivan Ram Railway Protection Force Academy (JRRPFA)

Trade unions

All India Railwaymen's Federation (AIRF)
All India Station Masters' Association (AISMA)
Konkan Railway Corporation Employees Union (KRCEU)

Category

Udaipur topics

History of Udaipur

Historic people	Maharana Pratap Hadi Rani Rana Sanga Jagmal Singh Maharana Udai Singh II Maharana Fateh Singh Maharana Sajjan Singh Sardar Singh Swarup Singh
Others	Mewar Kingdom Mahendra Singh Mewar Arvind Singh Mewar Bavji Chatur Singhji

Key attractions

Lakes	Fateh Sagar Lake Pichola Lake Rang Sagar Lake Swaroop Sagar Lake Lake Badi Doodh Talai Lake Udaisagar Lake Nandeshwar Lake
Palaces	City Palace Monsoon Palace Bagore ki Haveli Durbar Hall Shiv Niwas Palace Lake Palace Jag Mandir
Temples	Jagdish Temple Neemach Mata Temple Karni Mata Ambika Mata Temple Eklingji Shrinathji Ambamata Temple Bohra Ganesh Temple Pala Ganesh Temple Gupteshwar Mahadev Rathasena Mata Temple
Other buildings and landmarks	Saheliyon ki Bari Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal Moti Magri Ahar Cenotaphs Udaipur Solar Observatory Gulab Bagh and Zoo DeviGarh Palace Haldighati Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary Sajjangarh Biological Park Sukhadia Circle Shilpgram Vintage and Classic Car Museum Pratap Gaurav Kendra Pratap Park Ahar River Gangaur Ghat Ambrai Ghat

Transport

Air	Maharana Pratap Airport
Rail	Udaipur City railway station Rana Pratap Nagar railway station The Palace on Wheels Royal Rajasthan on Wheels Maharaja Express The Indian Maharaja Veer Bhumi Chittaurgarh Express Mewar Express Ananya Express Udaipur City–Jaipur Intercity Express Ahmedabad–Udaipur line Chetak Express Udaipur City - Haridwar Express Khajuraho - Udaipur City Express
Road	Udaipur City Bus Depot East West Corridor Golden Quadrilateral National Highway 76

Culture

Festivals	Makar Sankranti Gangaur Teej
Food	Rajasthani Cuisine Daal Baati
Languages	Mewari Marwari Rajasthani Hindi
Sports	Maharana Bhupal Stadium Gandhi Ground Maharana Pratap Khel Gaon Luv Kush Indoor Stadium Udaipur International Cricket Stadium
Other	West Zone Cultural Centre

Education

Schools	Central Academy Senior Secondary School Maharana Mewar Public School St. Anthony's Senior Secondary School
Colleges	IIM Udaipur RNT Medical College J.R.N.Rajasthan Vidyapeeth Geetanjali Medical College Geetanjali Institute of Pharmacy Pacific Medical College and Hospital Pacific Institute of Medical Sciences College of Technology & Engineering FMS Udaipur Bhupal Noble's College
Universities	Mohanlal Sukhadia University Sir Padampat Singhania University Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology Pacific University