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Central Railway announces Train Mahotsav for Deccan Queen
Updated On: 26 March, 2026 07:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Central Railway will celebrate the iconic Deccan Queen with a ‘Train Mahotsav’ at CSMT on March 27. The event will feature floral decorations, audio-visual showcases, and upgraded coaches, highlighting the train’s rich heritage and enhanced passenger experience

Deccan Queen's heritage to be showcase at Train Mahotsav. (File pic)
Central Railway’s Mumbai Division on Thursday announced the ‘Train Mahotsav’ celebration of the Deccan Queen Express at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT). As per the official statement from the Central Railway, the celebrations will take place on Friday, March 27.
Event highlights
Festivities will begin one hour before departure at 05:10 pm from CSMT. The train will be adorned with floral decorations, symbolising its grandeur. Furthermore, audio-visual presentations will showcase the rich history of the Deccan Queen, India’s first superfast and electrically hauled train since 1930.

