It has a gymnasium, a sauna, a yoga centre, ayurvedic treatment and massage. Those who want to tell their near and dear ones what a good time they are having can either call up or log on to the Internet in the cyber café.

This joint venture between the Indian Railways and MTDC will not operate during the monsoon but at all other times, it will aim to compete with the best five star hotels and international cruise liners.

While the train has an aura of opulence, the room locks reek of an effort to cut costs. Also, the cyber café is a bit cramped

Also see: India Aboard Person of the Year 2003

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