Question: On November 29, 2017 from which of the following railway stations, railway ministry introduced the country’s first Swarna Rajdhani train (New Delhi – Sealdah Rajdhani Express)?
(a) Howrah
(b) New Delhi
(c) Sealdah
(d) Kanpur
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:
- On November 29, 2017, the Ministry of Railways introduced the country’s first gold Rajdhani train (Train no 12313 New Delhi – Sealdah Rajdhani Express) with improved passenger amenities, aesthetics and hygiene standards, from New Delhi Railway Station.
- It is notable that the Ministry of Railways has decided to upgrade the major Rajdhani and Shatabdi trains under ‘Project Swarna’ to improve the travel experience.
- 14 Rajdhani trains & 15 Shatabdi trains have been selected for the first phase of this Project.
- The first revamped rake of Rajdhani under the project was rake of Sealdah Rajdhani (12314 New Delhi-Sealdah) which was launched today from New Delhi.
- It is worth mentioning that under the project Swarna the New Delhi Kathgodam Shatabdi Express has already been started.
Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=173960
http://www.businesstoday.in/current/economy-politics/indian-railways-upgraded-swarna-coaches-delhi-sealdah-rajdhani-express/story/265030.html