Don't be surprised if you come across trains on Bangalore roads one of these days.
Don't be surprised if you come across trains on Bangalore roads one of these days.
Adding to the display of a BMRCL (Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited) model metro train coach display, the state tourism department now plans to give the common man a view of the state's costliest train, Golden
Chariot, which boasts of five star facilities.
It will be displayed in select places in city, including BIA (Bangalore International Airport), and during the upcoming Bangalore Habba.
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Golden Chariot is known for its luxury and connects places of historical importance that include Mysore, Hampi, Belur, Halebidu, Pattadkal, Badami and Aihole.
"The model will cost around Rs 5 lakh and to make it look like the original train, will have a show of five star facilities, besides an audio-visual set up on every seat, which will have a commentary about the history and heritage of the state," said Sreenivas.
However those in the field, though term this to be a unique exercise, feel that this will be a futile exercise.
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"Most Bangaloreans can't afford to travel on this train," said BA Amarnath, treasurer, TAFI (Travel Agents Federation of India).
"Though this will be a city attraction, the department's intention to draw people for buying tickets for the real deal, since they are extremely costly."
Namma Metro officials on the other hand, besides dismissing any competition to its coach, say that it will add to displays in city.
"Yashwanth Chauhan, public relations officer, BMRCL. "This will just be a tourist attraction. We have no other motives," he added.
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