Delhi’s Safdarjung railway station to get Rs 350 Crore makeover for royal tourist trains

Indian Railways operate a handful of royal tourist trains like the Maharaja Express and Palace on Wheels, and to further extend the luxurious and exotic experience, the Safdarjung Railway Station will soon be refurbished.

Indian Railways has confirmed that the station will receive a grand makeover to operate such trains, at a cost of Rs 350 crore.

The station will be spruced up in a way to make it a memorable experience for tourists from the country and abroad.

Though several passenger trains also pass daily from Safdarjung station located on the Ring Rail route, this station is known for operating tourist trains.

Special tourist trains run frequently from here by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC).