Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation operated Kashi Mahakal Express was flagged off from Indore on Friday morning.
It departed from Indore railway station for Varanasi at 10:55 am.
This is the third privately operated train of Indian Railways which began its commercial run from Thursday following a run on Sunday (February 16).
The train was inaugurated by Indore's MP Shankar Lalwani.
Mahakal's (Lord Shiva's) photo which was kept in the B5 coach was transferred to the pantry area so as not to inconvenience passengers.
Speaking to ANI, Lalwani said, "An issue over an occupied seat has been resolved. The seat has been vacated, now the travellers can enjoy the ride."Some miscreants attempted to vandalise the windows of the train's coaches while it was arriving at Indore station. However, it did not hamper with the train's operations or dampen the enthusiasm of the passengers.
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app