Rajasthan's first Valley View Heritage train, running between Marwar Junction and Phulad through the Aravalli hills, is set to be handed over to a private firm. The decision comes after the train failed to attract any passengers in the past four months. The train, initially planned to operate five days a...
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week, has been facing losses due to low ridership. The railway plans to issue tenders for the private firm shortly. The train, designed to offer tourists a unique experience with its heritage look and a 60-seater vista-dome AC coach, required the booking of the entire train for one passenger, a condition later removed. The fare for a passenger was 1800 rupees for the Marwar Junction to Mavli route, and 400 rupees for the Kamlighat to Phulad route. The train's operation is currently limited to Phulad due to ongoing doubling work on the Mavli-Devgarh rail line. According to Senior DCM Sunil Kumar Mahla, the train is being handed over to a private firm due to a lack of 50% occupancy.