The Most Expensive Train In India


Maharaja Express

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Maharaja Express

The Maharaja Express is owned and operated by Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation and is the most expensive luxury train in the world. It runs on 5 circuits covering more than 12 destinations across North-West and Central India, mainly centered on Rajasthan between the months of October to April. The Maharaja Express was voted “The World’s Leading Luxury Train” thrice in a row at The World Travel Awards 2012, 2013 and 2014. It is the most expensive luxury train in Asia.

Restaurant In Maharaja Express

Simon Pielow /CC BY-SA 2.0 | Restaurant In Maharaja Express

The Maharaja Express train has been equipped with modern amenities to offer comfortable on board experiences to the guest, such as pneumatic suspension, live television, wifi, attached bathroom, dining cars, bar, lounge and souvenir shop. Larger cabins have roll-top baths and spacious sitting rooms.

14 carriages with 43 individual cabins provide seating and sleeping capacity for 88 guests. There are 20 Deluxe Cabins, 18 Junior Suites, 4 Suites and a Presidential Suite offering 5-star equivalent accommodation and the only cabin type with a bathtub in the toilet. LCD televisions, eco-friendly toilets, direct dial phones, DVD player, internet, individual climate control and electronic safes are available in each guest cabin.

Bedroom With Double Bed

Simon Pielow /CC BY-SA 2.0 | Bedroom With Double Bed

The train has two dining cars designed for full five dining service, each with a seating capacity of 42 guests at a time so that all the guests dine together. The train has a state of the art kitchen car designed to provide a range of cuisines. The restaurants are named Rang Mahal and Mayur Mahal. Restaurant menus include traditional Indian cuisines along with Continental, Chinese and International cuisines.

Presidential Suite In Maharaja Express

Simon Pielow /CC BY-SA 2.0 | Presidential Suite In Maharaja Express


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