Once again the steam tourist train consisting of two coaches hauled by steam engine, named ‘Akbar’ is all set to commence its package tour between Delhi and Alwar in current season from tomorrow i.e. 26th October, 2013. The 48 year-old steam engine ‘Akbar’ which will haul this train is one of the last surviving vintage steam locomotives and was manufactured at Chittranjan Locomotive Works. The loco has been named after the great Mughal emperor of the same name. This Pacific class of Broad Gauge loco is capable of speeds up to 110 kmph and used to haul prestigious express trains. After remaining many years out of service, ‘Akbar’ Loco was restored, overhauled and reclaimed in full working condition at the Amritsar workshop of Northern Railway in October 2012. Amritsar Workshop has acquired unique distinction of being the only workshop of Indian Railway which is rehabilitating ‘steam’ locos and carrying out Periodic Overhaul of these locos.
The engine was recently in news with its use in the famous film ‘Bhag MilkhaBhag’ – A film portraying famous Indian runner, Shri Milkha Singh. The steam engine hauled train takes us to nostalgic scenario of rhythmic chugging and whistling in the form of quintessential chhuk-chhuk and synchronised throw of black smoke from steam loco. RewariSteam Locomotive heritage shed of the Northern Railway is the home of this Loco.
This tourist steam train starts from Delhi Cantonment Station of the capital and travels to Alwar (138 kms) in Rajasthan via Rewari on a tour package which includes a visit to the Sariska National Park
Day 1 Dep Delhi
Arr. Rewari 1145 hrs.
Dep. Rewari 1210 hrs.
Arr. Alwar 1545 hrs.
Day 2 Dep Alwar 1300hrs.
Arr. Rewari 1540 hrs.
Dep. Rewari 1610 hrs.
Arr. Delhi
Departure Dates for Steam Express Train*
Months
|
Year 2013
|
Year 2014
|
Year 2015
|
Year 2016
|
January
|
11, 25
|
10, 24
|
9, 23
| |
February
|
8, 22
|
14, 28
|
13, 27
| |
March
|
8, 22
|
14, 28
|
12, 26
| |
April
|
12, 26
|
12, 26
|
10, 24
| |
October
|
26
|
11, 25
|
10, 24
| |
November
|
9, 23
|
8, 22
|
14, 28
| |
December
|
14, 28
|
13, 21
|
12, 26
|
*Subject to availability of loco
2. The Indian Railways provides comprehensive package with many options to the tourists as per the details along with the tariff given below.
Options
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Adult
|
Child
|
Rs.
|
Rs.
| |
Full Package includes round trip journey between Delhi Cantt and Alwar+ stay at Sariska/sightseeing
|
12375
|
6325
|
One-way train journey between Delhi Cantt & Alwar + sightseeing/stay at Sariska
|
8965
|
4620
|
One-way train journey between Delhi Cantt & Alwar only
|
3795
|
2035
|
One-way train journeys between
|
7315
|
3795
|
One-way train journey between Delhi Cantt &Rewari
|
2245
|
1260
|
One way train journey between Rewari & Alwar
|
2275
|
1275
|
(The above charges are exclusive of service tax)
The package has been prepared with a tie-up with the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC) for off board hospitality and IRCTC for on-board hospitality. Booking can be done on IRCTC’s website http://www.railtourismindia.com. For enquiries, contact 9717645632 (10.00 – 17.00 hours on weekdays) or email to pkjha6468@irctc.com.
Courtesy: Press Information Bureau (pib.nic.in)
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