IRCTC signs MoU with Karnataka Tourism to run Golden Chariot Train from March 2020

Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation has signed an MoU with Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) to market and operate the Golden Chariot Train. KSTDC will soon hand over the reins of the train to IRCTC. IRCTC is planning a revamp of the train itineraries also to add different flavours that Karnataka has to offer. The new itineraries shall be a mix of history, culture, wildlife and nature. It is proposed to include Bandipur, Mysore, Halebid, Chikmagalur, Hampi, Bijapur and Goa in the itinerary. IRCTC is expected to carry out internal refurbishment of the train and commence operations from March 2020.