Railways plan to launch Jagannath Express during next Rath Jatra: Vaishnaw
Indian Railways is planning to launch Jagannath Express’, on the lines of the Ramayana Express, during the Rath Jatra festival in Puri next year, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday.
Semi high-speed Vande Bharat Express trains will also be launched in Odisha soon, he said on the sideline of a programme.
The proposed Jagannath Express will be introduced during the Rath Jatra festival in Puri to showcase Odisha’s rich culture, art, tradition and cousin, he said.
It will be the second theme-based tourist circuit Bharat Gaurav’ train after Ramayan Express.
The seaside town of Puri is famous for the 12th-century temple of Lord Jagannath.
