After some luxurious tour packages, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has now come with a joy ride, at just Rs 10. Sounds unbelievable, yet it's true!
What more, this one gives you an opportunity to ride steam express.
The package is for a single day, within Haryana.
According to the IRCTC, the Garhi Harsaru Farukh Nagar Steam Express is being hauled by WP7200 AZAD, a Broad Gauge 1947. The train has been restored to its pristine beauty and mechanical engineering perfections.
Its revival has been carried out at Heritage Steam Shed, Rewari and DEMU-Shed, Shakurbasti with great efforts. Moreover, people were excited to ride the locomotive during its steam run in Haryana's Farukhnagar, the IRCTC claimed.
IRCTC Steam Express Ride: Fare details
# One-way train journey from Garhi Harsaru to Farukhnagar at a cost of Rs 10
# Return journey from Farukhnagar to Garhi Harsaru at a cost of Rs 10
# No amount would be refunded on cancellation
IRCTC Steam Express Ride: Stations
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