In every tourism industry, railway networks play very important roles. Trains are fast, efficient and spacious, unlike aircraft and coaches. These can take large numbers of people in one trip.
These can be managed with the help of a large number of people and that is why, employment levels are high in railway systems of the world. But the only condition is that such places should be connected to one another through rail tracks.
With the advent of electric railway systems in India, journey through her various parts (and remote areas) has become comfortable. In our country, aircraft cannot land at or fly from all the important tourist spots (due to the limitations of terrain and lack of air bases).
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Further, the government does not allow aerodromes or airstrips to be constructed at all the places of tourist interest due to reasons related ‘to internal security and defence. Hence in such areas, Indian as well as foreign tourists ought to use trains. The thrill of travel by train cannot be explained in words. Even the rich families of India travel by trains.
The romance of travel by trains has fascinated foreign tourists too. They are frequently using services of Palace on Wheels, Eastern Railway (Darjeeling), Northern Railway (Kalka- Shimla) and The Fairy Queen.
Those, who have travelled in any one of these trains, have praised the Indian Railways, attendants of the coaches and other staff. These proud messengers of warmth and Indian hospitality take adequate care of visitors are various railway stations and transmit points.
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Buoyed by the success of The Fairy Queen and Palace on Wheels, the government has planned to start such types of trains in other parts of India. Today, rail travel is not deemed an activity involving agony, ennui and wastage of time. It is a thrilling experience and foreigners, especially tourists, enjoy the hospitality of Indian Railways whenever they get a chance to do so.
Railways have become the essential USP of the tourism industry of India. Perhaps, our airlines and jumbo aircraft do not enjoy as much support of foreigners as does The Palace on Wheels. Tourists have come from as far as the USA to board this luxury train and visit Rajasthan.