Royal Rajasthan on Wheels History
After the success story of the Palace on Wheels, the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation Ltd and the Ministry of Railways, Government of India have planned jointly to introduce a new luxury train in India same like the Palace on Wheels. Royal Rajasthan on Wheels came into existence and the first royal journey of this train was flagged off on January 11, 2009.The Royal Rajasthan on Wheels has been among the most anticipated trains in the history of Indian luxury vehicles. Much of this could be attributed to the fact that it is offering facilities that have never been offered before by any Indian luxury train. For example this train would enable you to access Internet from the train itself. It is succeeding the Palace on Wheels that has made its mark as a superb luxury transportation.
The Royal Rajasthan on Wheels has been equipped with the latest facilities so that the tourists have no reason for complaints. The travelers would be able to avail facilities like super deluxe
saloons and retro lounges at the Royal Rajasthan on Wheels – something which has not been done before. The haulage expenses of the Royal Rajasthan on Wheels would be paid by the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation. This would be as per the policies that have been laid down by the Indian Railways with regards to luxury trains that are now being launched in India.
Unlike the Palace on Wheels, the luxury coaches of the luxury train Royal Rajasthan on Wheels are not renovated from the old railway coaches of the Indian kings and maharajas. The coaches and saloons of this train are made in contemporary style and the soothing interiors of it match with the Palace on Wheels. Now this luxury train in India is known as the Palace on Wheels II and is one of the premier luxury trains in India.
The Indian Railways would have a share in the revenues earned by operating the Royal Rajasthan on Wheels along with the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation. 56% of the money would go to the Indian Railways and Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation would be getting 44% of the revenue thus generated. 