Despite free rides to promote luxury trains, no rise in revenue: Parliament panelComplimentary tickets are permitted for senior officials by railways for inspection purpose and also for promotion purposes as a marketing ...
07 Feb, 2019, 09.32 PM IST
Not so royal revenue from royal trains in RajasthanRoyal Rajasthan on Wheels had occupancy of 654 passengers in 2014-15, which reduced to 493 in 2015-16 and to 237 in 2016-17.
13 Jan, 2018, 02.58 PM IST
Wheels of fortune set to change for Rajasthan’s luxury trainsThis is part of Rajasthan’s plan to bring tourists back to its twin luxury trains primarily patronised by foreign customers.
21 Nov, 2017, 12.45 AM IST
Low occupancy slows down luxury trainsFaced with a dip in occupancy in luxury trains, the tourism and railway ministries are now working together over a series of initiatives.
07 Apr, 2016, 12.33 PM IST
Palace on Wheels on track for April, but has it lost its charm?The luxury train will be back to doing what it does best, touring Rajasthan and showcasing its sand dunes, forts and palaces.
07 Apr, 2016, 08.20 AM IST
Indulge in luxurious rail trips in Rajasthan that showcase India this summerEnjoy the luxury of time this summer along with the vibrant hues of luxury train rides that makes you visit the country like never before.
28 May, 2015, 08.10 AM IST
- RRoW chugs on without any security
The Royal Rajasthan on Wheels' (RRoW), has been chugging along without any security personnel escorting it for the past one month, despite ...
09 Jan, 2011, 07.05 AM IST
- Tourists pours in Rajasthan to ring in the New Year
Travel Agents in Jaipur are finding it difficult to entertain late bookings these days. Even from their regular clients.
30 Dec, 2009, 06.56 PM IST
- Parallel tracks
Railways should ensure betters services for all, not just foreigners.
03 Nov, 2009, 03.41 AM IST
- Why better trains just for foreign tourists?
It would be wise of the railways to make the public amenities committee's recommendations a universal objective rather than just an opportu...
29 Oct, 2009, 07.40 AM IST
- To earn more revenue, rlys plan exclusive coaches for foreigners
Soon, a smart welldressed girl will welcome foreign travellers in coaches exclusively reserved for them in trains passing through tourist d...
27 Oct, 2009, 06.15 AM IST
- Luxury tourism to run on private wheels, 2 trains already on track
Travel firms TCI & Cox & Kings are ready to cash in on the market for luxury train ride. Cos are upbeat that new markets will make up for t...
20 Oct, 2009, 12.08 AM IST
- Rajasthan: The incredible state of India
Rajasthan is a state, which is all about history and culture, monuments and colour, deserts and wildlife sanctuaries... thus if India is a ...
24 Sep, 2009, 05.55 AM IST
- Railways to launch Royal Rajasthan on Wheels
Railways Ministry in close coordination with Rajasthan will be launching a second super luxury train in December.
26 Aug, 2008, 09.54 AM IST
- Heritage liquor gets a royal salute this festive season
This Diwali, heritage liquor manufactured from age-old recipes of Rajasthan’s royal families will don a new flavour.
25 Oct, 2007, 03.19 AM IST
- Desert calling
Rajasthan is often expressed as a huge open-air museum with well preserved relics for the travellers.
27 Jun, 2007, 08.42 PM IST
- Oberoi to chug ahead on royal luxury-on-wheels
The Oberoi group is planning to launch a high-end train safari on the lines of Palace-on-Wheels.
17 Mar, 2007, 01.22 AM IST