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Rajasthan Launches First Senior‑Citizen Pilgrimage Train to Rameswaram and Madurai
✍️ ET TravelWorld
🗓 15 Jul 2026, 08:04 AM
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The state government has flagged off a dedicated train for senior citizens traveling to the holy towns of Rameswaram and Madurai.
The state’s first senior‑citizen pilgrimage train was launched from Jaipur, heading to the sacred destinations of Rameswaram and Madurai.
The train, named the Senior Citizen Pilgrimage Express, offers comfortable seating, medical assistance and special catering for elderly passengers.
It is part of Rajasthan’s broader initiative to promote tourism and provide convenient travel options for senior citizens.
The service will run on a regular schedule, allowing seniors to visit revered temples without the hassle of long journeys.
Rajasthan’s initiative marks a milestone in India’s focus on senior welfare and religious tourism.
The train, named the Senior Citizen Pilgrimage Express, offers comfortable seating, medical assistance and special catering for elderly passengers.
It is part of Rajasthan’s broader initiative to promote tourism and provide convenient travel options for senior citizens.
The service will run on a regular schedule, allowing seniors to visit revered temples without the hassle of long journeys.
Rajasthan’s initiative marks a milestone in India’s focus on senior welfare and religious tourism.