The ninth Bharat Gaurav Train started its journey from Secunderabad Railway Station on Wednesday. The train allows passengers from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh to visit ancient and historical places in the Eastern and Northern parts of the country.
In addition to Secunderabad, the train also stops at Kazipet, Khammam, Vijayawada, Eluru, Rajahmundry, Samalkot, Pendurti, and Vizianagaram. These stops provide boarding and de-boarding facilities for passengers. The train will take them to important places like Puri, Konark, Gaya, Varanasi, Ayodhya, and Prayagraj over a period of nine days.
Arun Kumar Jain, the General Manager of SCR, said that the train offers a convenient way for pilgrim passengers to visit culturally significant and historical places without the need for individual planning. He also mentioned that Bharat Gaurav trains will boost the growth of spiritual tourism in the country.