Historic Bharat Gaurav Yatra train ran on Shivarajyabhishek!
The 'Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train' dedicated to the historical heritage of Chhatrapati shivaji Maharaj from mumbai was flagged off by maharashtra chief minister devendra fadnavis on sunday (June 8). This special train service has been started on the initiative of indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC).
The objective of Bharat Gaurav Tourist train is to tell people about the life and inspirational places of Chhatrapati shivaji Maharaj. This inauguration took place on the occasion of Shivarajyabhishek Day, which is a very important day from a historical point of view. cm fadnavis has given information about this.
Statement of cm Devendra Fadnavis
On this occasion, chief minister fadnavis said, "My best wishes to everyone on Shiv Rajya abhishek Diwas. 351 years ago, Chhatrapati shivaji Maharaj established Hindvi Swaraj with the tri-sutri of Swadharma, Swa Rashtra, Swa Bhasha and on such a holy day, Bharat Gaurav yatra train in which Chhatrapati shivaji Maharaj Circuit has been started today (8 June) through the government of India."
80% of the passengers in the first day's booking are youth - cm Fadnavis
He said that in the next 5 days, it will take you to all the inspirational places associated with shivaji Maharaj. I want to thank prime minister Modi and Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnav for this. Giving information, he said that the train has been 100% booked in its first journey itself. In which 710 passengers are traveling and 80% of the passengers are below 40 years of age. This means that the youth want to know about our history."
Central Railway Chief Public Relations Officer Swapnil Neela informed that this journey will start from Chhatrapati shivaji Maharaj Terminus in mumbai and will first go to Raigad, after that it will reach Pune, Satara, Kolhapur and Panhalgadh. This train has a total of 14 coaches and it provides a unique opportunity for shiva devotees. This journey will not only promote tourism, but will also give a new direction to cultural awareness.