Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) operated first saloon coach for the public, which started its journey on Friday with six customers from Old Delhi Railway Station to Katra in Jammu. According to a report by news agency Press Trust of India, Indian Railways' luxurious saloon coach, now open for public, were earlier available only for top railway officials. Officials used the facility to reach remote areas not connected by road or air. According to IRCTC, the cost of chartering a saloon coach is around Rs 2 lakh.
Facilities available and other details of Indian Railways saloon coaches:
1. Indian Railways saloon coach is just like a "moving house" having two exclusive bedrooms with attached bathroom, a large living cum dining room, mentioned Ministry of Railways on its official twitter handle- @RailMinIndia.
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