The train started its maiden journey with 500 passengers, including 200 from Kolkata, on Saturday noon and is to return to the city on 31 May. During its 11 days’ and 12 nights’ journey, the theme-based train would cover temple destinations like Omkareshwar, Mahakaleshwar, Somnath, Nageswar, and Trimbakeshwar and also Sainagar Shirdi.
The tourist special, Bharat Gaurav Train, according to the general manager of the Eastern Railway, will cover five Jyotirlingas – Omkareshwar, Mahakaleshwar, Somnath, Nageswar and Trimbakeshwar along with Statue of Unity, Shirdi Sai Baba and Shani Shingnapur.