New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday embarks on a special journey aboard the Maharajas’ Express, often described as the world’s most luxurious train, for her Mathura-Vrindavan visit.

Operated by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), the train usually serves high-end tourists during the winter season. For this occasion, it has been specially designated as the Presidential Special.

The 18-coach formation includes 12 coaches from the Maharajas’ Express, featuring a Presidential Suite, deluxe suites, restaurants, lounges, and power cars.

Two standard AC coaches have also been added for senior railway staff. To ensure uninterrupted travel, two locomotives have been deployed—one for primary operations and another on standby in case of technical issues.

According to sources, the train will depart Safdarjung railway station in New Delhi at 8 am and reach Vrindavan Road station by around 10 am.

During her visit, President Murmu will offer prayers at Shri Banke Bihari Mandir in Vrindavan before heading to Shri Krishna Janmasthan Temple in Mathura.

Officials confirmed that as the temple is situated close to Mathura Junction, the President will re-board the special train from there in the evening for her return journey.

Elaborate security and coordination measures have been put in place. Senior railway officials, station masters, Railway Protection Force (RPF), and Government Railway Police (GRP) personnel have been directed to remain on high alert.

Since the journey spans two zones—Northern Railway and North Central Railway—both zones have been instructed to coordinate closely to ensure smooth operations.