Kashi Mahakal Express  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the statue of Deendayal Upadhyay and dedicated to the nation the Deendayal Upadhyay Memorial in Varanasi. He also flagged off the third private train of India “ Kashi Mahakal Express” which links three Jyotirlinga - Omkareshwar, Mahakaleshwar, and Kashi Vishwanath.

For the first time, the Indian Railways has reserved a seat for a deity on a train. The national transporter, which launched its third IRCTC operated train named Kashi Mahakal Express from Varanasi to Indore, has reserved a seat for Lord Mahakal (Lord Shiva) on board. Northern Railway spokesperson Deepak Kumar said: "It is for the first time that a seat has been left reserved for a deity. One seat in Kashi Mahakal Express (seat number 64 in B5 coach) has been left reserved for Lord Shiva.” He added, “Even a temple has been drawn on the seat to make people aware that the seat is reserved for Lord Mahakal.”

PM Modi inaugurates the Kashi-Mahakal express connecting three important pilgrimage points. 

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation is all set to introduce the third private train of the country Kashi Mahakal Express. Here's All You Need To Know.