India’s 1st private train

• The first train to be operated between Coimbatore and Shirdi by a private operator, under the ‘Bharat Gaurav’ scheme of the Indian Railways, was flagged off. 

• Ministry of Tourism has informed that the first ever Bharat Gaurav Train has been flagged off on Coimbatore north to Sainagar Shirdi route. 

• The train will cover several historical destinations on the route while giving the passengers an insight into the cultural heritage of the country.