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Rail transport 33 OBJECTIVES INTRODUCTION Student will be able to : In this unit we are going to learn about main luxury tourist trains for tourists across the To Understand the different main luxury tourist world. trains for tourists across the world. To Analyse the luxury trains in India. Under this unit you will analyze the luxury To enumerate the concept of Eurail train in India and regarding the Eurail. www.cuidol.in Unit-1 (BTT 102) INASTllITrUigThEtOaFreDrIeSTsAeNrvCeEdAwNiDthOCNUL-IINDEOLLEARNING

TOPICS TO BE COVERED 4 > Introduction of Luxury Trains > History of Luxury Trains > Popular International Luxuries Trains in the world > Toy Trains > Eurail www.cuidol.in Unit-1 (BTT 102) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

Introduction of Luxury Trains 5  Luxury trains can be defined as a premium travel option designed to offer a very long leisurely and comfortable ride that showcases myriad of colours of local environment, social and economic status and evoke an association with history and heritage.  Luxury trains are elegantly designed and are spacious with comfortable sleeping, seating areas and bathing spaces. They have well equipped professionally run restaurants and bars. www.cuidol.in Unit-1 (BTT 102) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

History of Luxury Trains  Until 1865 long distance travel by train was considered as a very uncomfortable experience. 6  George Pullman introduced first sleeping car – The pioneer, which was further upgraded to a Hotel car that was the first railway carriage with dinning and sleeping areas.  Georges Nagelmackers with an inspiration from Pullman trains founded Compagnie Internationale des wagon-lits created Orient Express in 1883 in Europe followed by a fleet of over 30 luxuries trains which operated in several European destinations.  He was designated as a creator of age of luxury train and grand hotels. www.cuidol.in Unit-1 (BTT 102) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

Popular International Luxuries Trains in the world 7 Venice-Simplon Orient Express, Europe Season: March to November. Route: Paris to Istanbul via Budapest and Bucharest. Packages: Between $1,000- $1,400 per person, per day (all- inclusive). Rovos Rail, Africa Season: Throughout the year. Route: Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Victoria Falls, Dar-es- Salaam (Tanzania), Swakopmund (Namibia). Packages: 13,600 rand (Pullman Suites), 20,500 rand (Deluxe Suites), 27,200 rand (Royal Suites) – Double Occupancy Tariff. www.cuidol.in Unit-1 (BTT 102) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

Popular International Luxuries Trains in the world 8  Rocky Mountaineer, Canada Season: April to October Route: Vancouver to Calgary, Vancouver and Jasper, Whistler to Jasper, Seattle to Jasper, Vancouver to Whistler. Packages: August range from $2,827 for two people traveling in Red leaf service, with regular coach seats, to $5,552 in the full-length-window dome car for double occupancy. Summer fares start at about $100 CAD (about $96), overnight accommodations excluded.  Royal Scotsman, Scotland Season: April to October. Route: London, Edinburgh, Keith, Dundee, Glasgow, Perth, Cambridge, York, Ardlui, Scarborough, Cambridge, Oxford, Bath, Chester. Packages: $1,700–$2,000 per person, per day (all-inclusive). www.cuidol.in Unit-1 (BTT 102) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

Popular International Luxuries Trains in the world 9  The Chepe, Mexico Season: Throughout the year Route: Chihuahua, Cuauhtémoc, Creel, Divisadero, Posada Barrancas, Bauichivo/ Cerocahui, Bauichivo, Temoris, El Fuerte, Los Mochis. (To and Fro Journey). Packages: First Express – $ 420.00- $ 2,288.00; Economic class – $ 265.00 - $ 1,442.0  The Ghan, Australia Season: Throughout the year Route: Adelaide, Alice Springs, Darwin Packages: Between $700- $2000 www.cuidol.in Unit-1 (BTT 102) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

Luxuries Trains of India 1. Ministry of tourism has taken various initiatives to promote and boost tourism. One of those are introducing new1 0 tourist train services on popular tourist destination circuits with one week’s fully packaged rail travel itinerary including travel, accommodation, catering - on-board and sightseeing. 2. It runs special trains, Baharat darshan packages and many more. In fortification to above with an intention to satisfy the needs of elite class and foreign tourists’ luxury trains like Palace on wheel were introduced in collaboration with State Tourism Development Corporation and IRCTC. 3. Luxury trains in India are missioned in recreating royal and majestic way of travelling. 4. The luxury segment of train was commenced in India in the year 1982 with the introduction of the royal Palace on wheels intended to cater the foreign tourists and promote Rajasthan tourism. 5. Each luxury trains are a perfect blend of classically crafted components like culture, history, wildlife, heritage and adventure with an apex level of professional services in the lap of luxury. www.cuidol.in Unit-1 (BTT 102) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

1. Maharaja Express 11 Following are the luxurious railways managed by Indian Railways and IRCTC: 1. Maharaja Express is the topmost and most expensive in the brigade of Indian luxurious trains. 2. It is also one of the 5 most luxurious trains in the world. 3.The train consists of 23 coaches. 4.Maharajas’ Express is a fully air-conditioned train consisting of 15 passenger coaches providing four classes of accommodation namely deluxe rooms, junior suites, suites and presidential suites equipped with latest amenities and comforts for a lifetime journey. 5.It has been voted ‘World’s Leading Luxury Train’ for the years 2012, 2013 and 2014, consecutively. www.cuidol.in Unit-1 (BTT 102) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

2. Royal Rajasthan on Wheels 12 1. Indian Railways has introduced Royal Rajasthan-on-Wheels in collaboration with Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC) during January 2009 with upgraded facilities. 2. Having 14 luxury cabins modeled on erstwhile royal palaces, multi-cuisine restaurants, bars and spa services on board. 3. Royal Rajasthan on Wheels is operational from October to March. 4. Route: Delhi – Jodhpur – Udaipur – Chittorgarh – Sawai Madhopur – Jaipur – Khajuraho – Varanasi – Agra – Delhi. 5. Duration of the journey is 7 nights, 8 days. www.cuidol.in Unit-1 (BTT 102) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

3. Palace on Wheels 13 1. Palace on wheels is a pioneer of luxury trains in India and is a royal abode of Kings and Queens on rail. 2. Like its tagline ‘A week in wonderland’, it offers one of the best experiences of royal and luxury on the train. 3. It re-lives the royal legacy of the past. 4. This luxury tourist train is fully vestibule, centrally air-conditioned and completely self- sufficient and comprises 14 saloons, 2 dining cars, a Spa car and a lounge car. 5. Luxurious cabins, exquisite wallpapers, well-stocked bar, gracious hospitality and local culture displayed by artistic use of paintings and handicrafts makes it in true sense a palace on wheels 6. Accolades: It has also been honored with the PATA award in 1987 and voted as the 4th best luxurious train in the world and best in Asia in 2010. www.cuidol.in Unit-1 (BTT 102) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

4. Golden Chariot 14 1. The Golden Chariot is one of the superb luxury trains in India that takes you to some of the most famous tourist places in South India. 2. Launched in 2008, the Golden Chariot is well known for its impeccable hospitality. 3. The train has AC chambers with royal interiors, bars, restaurants serving multi-variety cuisines, mini gym, Ayurveda spa and other 5-star facilities. Luxury trains. 4. It was also awarded as ‘Asia’s Leading Luxury Train’ in the year 2013. 5. The Golden Chariot operates from October to March, and duration for both the routes is 7 nights, 8 days. www.cuidol.in Unit-1 (BTT 102) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

5. Royal Orient Train 15 1. Journey by this train is a combination of absolute chivalry and unimaginable opulence. 2. Embarking on Royal Orient Train gives enjoyful and delightful experience of traveling to famous tourist destinations . 3. It has royal palatial-style comfortable cabins, well-trained hospitality professionals, multi cuisine restaurant with the “Watering Hole” Bar, spacious baths, a library and almost all facilities in a 5-star hotel. www.cuidol.in Unit-1 (BTT 102) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

16 6. Fairy Queen Express 1. The Fairy Queen Express is one of the oldest trains providing luxury train journeys in India. 2. Energized by the oldest serving steam locomotive built in around 1855. 3. Fairy Queen has its own charm as it rambles through to Alwar in Rajasthan. 4. Fairy Queen has been mentioned in the Guinness Book of World Records and a recipient of National Tourism Award. www.cuidol.in Unit-1 (BTT 102) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

7. Heritage On Wheels 17 1. Heritage on wheels is the oldest luxury train of India. 2. It showcases the rich traditions and culture of Rajasthan which has been preserved and followed from generations to generations in authentic way. 3. It beautiful interiors teleport a tourist to the golden era of the state. 4. It is one of the most expensive trains in India and definitely a choice for once in lifetime for everyone. 5. The luxury and lavishness on board makes the tourist have a feel of being a King or a queen. www.cuidol.in Unit-1 (BTT 102) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

Toy Trains  Toy trains are also called as Mountain railways of India. 18  India’s Toy trains are the small trains with small traditional vintage engines and run on historic narrow gauge mountain lines built by British in the late of 19th century with an intention to provide access to their settlements on the hills.  They are excellent living examples of bold, ingenious, innovative transport systems and sustainable engineering solutions of crafting rail link across a mountainous terrain of adorable beauty.  The Kalka-Shimla Railway, Darjeeling Himalayan Railway and the Nilgiri Mountain Railway are jointly designated as UNESCO World Heritage site under the title of Mountain Railways of India.  Following are the world popular Toy train of India: 1. Kalka-Shimla Railway, Himachal Pradesh 2. Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, West Bengal 3. Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Tamil Nadu 4. Matheran Hill Railway, Maharashtra 5. Kangra Valley Railway, Himachal Pradesh www.cuidol.in Unit-1 (BTT 102) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

Eurail 19  Eurail passes are one of the most popular and preferred travel products in the world.  The purpose is to provide a hassle-free, comfortable and fun way to travel around Europe by train.  It aims to encourage people to visit a wide variety of countries in Europe.  The Eurail Pass is obtainable only by non-European residents, and the Interrail Pass is offered to European residents.  Eurail pass was first launched in 1959 and is a product of a consortium of 35 European railway and shipping companies. www.cuidol.in Unit-1 (BTT 102) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

Types of Pass 1. Global Pass: 20  The Global Pass is valid in all 31 participating countries; as of 2019.  A Global Pass fare depends on the number of days it is valid in a period of time. 2. One Country Pass  The One Country Pass consents travel on the national rail network of one country, with unlimited trips on each day of travel.  Countries where One Country Passes is dishonoured are Switzerland, Bosnia, Germany and Montenegro.  The passes are available for travel on 3,4,5,6 or 8 travel days in a one-month period. Eurail Select Pass: It consents travel in 4 countries. Eurail Regional Pass: It consents travel in 2 countries. www.cuidol.in Unit-1 (BTT 102) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

SUMMARY 21  Luxury trains are the beautifully designed premium options created to provide a royal, comfortable and leisurely travel experience of lifetime.  Ministry of tourism of India takes various initiatives to promote and boost tourism by introducing new tourist train services on popular tourist destination circuits .  The luxury segment introduced like Maharaja Express, Royal Rajasthan on wheels, Palace on wheel, Deccan Odyssey, Heritage on wheels etc. has contributed substantially to getting foreign exchange and promoting the rich heritage and hospitality of our country.  The Toy trains or Mountain Railways are excellent living examples of bold, ingenious, innovative transport systems  Eurail passes are most popular and preferred travel products that provide a hassle-free, comfortable and fun way to travel around Europe by train that encourage people to visit a wide variety of countries in Europe. www.cuidol.in Unit-1 (BTT 102) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONES 22 Q1 Eurail pass is not valid in this country (a) Hungary (b) Italy (c) Switzerland (d) Prague Q2 The is the solo rack railways of India. (a) Matheran Hill Railway (b) Nilgiri Mountain Railway (c) Kalka – Shimla Railway (d) Kangra valley Railway Q3. Shivalik express is the name of . (a) Kalka-Shimla Railway, Himachal Pradesh (b) Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, West Bengal (c) Matheran Hill Railway, Maharashtra (d) Kangra Valley Railway, Himachal Pradesh Answer : Q1. (d),Q2. (a), Q3. (a) Unit-1 (BTT 102) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL www.cuidol.in

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION 23 Q1. Elaborate the EURAIL passes for Non-European tourists  Ans : Eurail passes are one of the most popular and preferred travel products in the world. The purpose is to provide a hassle-free, comfortable and fun way to travel around Europe by train.  It aims to encourage people to visit a wide variety of countries in Europe. For further detail Please refer to SLM. Q2. Explain the concept of luxury train. Ans : Luxury trains are elegantly designed and are spacious with comfortable sleeping, seating areas and bathing spaces. They have well equipped professionally run restaurants and bars. For further detail Please refer to SLM. www.cuidol.in Unit-1 (BTT 102) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

REFRENCES 24 Tourism: Operations and Management, 2009- S. Roday, Archana Biwal, Vandana Joshi- Oxford Publication Tourism: Principles and Practices, Oxford publication, Sampada Swain, Jitendra Mishra. Air Transportation - A Management Perspective,1984 -John G. Wensveen - 8th edition. Road Transportation, SM Trivedi - 2010 Benson, D. and Whitehead G. 1985, Transport and distribution, Longman, Harlow Page S. J, 1994, Transport and Tourism, 3rd edition, Routledge, London. International Tourism Management, A. K. Bhatiya, 2001, sterling publishers Pvt. Ltd. Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Andrew S., 2007, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi. Tourism and Travel Management, Ghosh B, 2007, Vikas Publication House Pvt. Ltd. The Traveling Public and Tourism Promoters, Mark Twain. www.cuidol.in Unit-1 (BTT 102) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

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