Pravasi Bharatiya Express Train: Passenger Capacity To Route, All You Need To Know About The New Tourist Train

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Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter) PM Modi inaugurated the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention in Bhubaneswar whilst launching the Pravasi Bharatiya Express train.

Delhi's Nizamuddin Railway Station

Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter) The special tourist train commenced its three-week journey from Delhi's Nizamuddin Railway Station.

Indian diaspora

The train, designed exclusively for the Indian diaspora, can accommodate 156 passengers aged 45-65 years. Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)

Persons of Indian Origin

Priority was given to low-income Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) who couldn't otherwise afford visiting India. Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)

Tour expenses

The government covers all tour expenses and 90% of return airfare, with participants paying only 10%. Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)

4-star hotels

Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter) Passengers enjoy accommodation in 4-star hotels throughout the journey.

Train's route

The train's route includes significant destinations like Ayodhya, Varanasi, Kochi, Goa and Agra. Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)

Ramayana Express

PM Modi referenced similar initiatives like the Ramayana Express connecting heritage sites across India. Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)

Would you want to ride this train? Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)