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South Star Rail won the ‘Best Domestic Tour Operator- Private Trains’ award at the India Travel Awards. Its Chariman, Jose Charles Martin received the award. Registered service provider under the ‘Bharat Gaurav Scheme’, South Star Rail is India’s first private train service provider where users can book and share their tickets through its mobile app.

Under the Bharat Gaurav scheme, private tour operators can now take trains on lease from the railways and run them on any circuit of their choice. They will have the freedom to decide routes, fares and quality of services under the scheme. The railways has earmarked 3,033 ICF coaches for this purpose, roughly translating to 150 trains. Anyone, from societies, trusts, consortia and even state governments can apply to take these trains and run them on special tourism circuits based on a theme.