Describe the high speed trains and luxury trains of India?
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The Fairy Queen is a steam locomotive which runs between the Indian capital, New Delhi, and Alwar in Rajasthan. Built in 1855, it was certified by the Guinness Book of Records in 1998 as the world's oldest locomotive in regular operation after its restoration to haul a luxury train to increase tourism in Rajasthan. In 1999, the Fairy Queen received a National Tourism Award.[citation needed]
The Palace on Wheels was also introduced by Indian Railways to promote tourism in Rajasthan. The train was refurbished and reintroduced in August 2009 with new decor, itinerary and cuisine.[2] The palace-on-wheels concept derives from the royal background of the coaches, which were intended to be the personal railway coaches of the former rulers of the princely states of Rajputana, Gujarat, the Nizam of Hyderabad and the Viceroy of British India. Each coach has four cabins (known as chambers or saloons) with twin beds,[3] wall-to-wall carpeting, air-conditioning, satellite television,[4] an intercom, toilets, hot and cold running water and personal attendants.[5]
The Palace on Wheels was also introduced by Indian Railways to promote tourism in Rajasthan. The train was refurbished and reintroduced in August 2009 with new decor, itinerary and cuisine.[2] The palace-on-wheels concept derives from the royal background of the coaches, which were intended to be the personal railway coaches of the former rulers of the princely states of Rajputana, Gujarat, the Nizam of Hyderabad and the Viceroy of British India. Each coach has four cabins (known as chambers or saloons) with twin beds,[3] wall-to-wall carpeting, air-conditioning, satellite television,[4] an intercom, toilets, hot and cold running water and personal attendants.[5]
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