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Detailed explanation-1: -First ever Bharat Gaurav Train has been flagged off on Coimbatore North to Sainagar Shirdi route today at 6:00 PM! The train will cover several historical destinations on the route while giving the passengers an insight into the cultural heritage of the country.

Detailed explanation-2: -Notes: The first train under the Indian Railways’ ‘Bharat Gaurav’ scheme was flagged off between Coimbatore North railway station in Tamil Nadu for Sainagar Shirdi in Maharashtra.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Indian Railways’ Southern Railway zone began the maiden service of privately-run ‘Bharat Gaurav Trains’ from Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu to Shirdi in Maharashtra.

Detailed explanation-4: -India’s first Bharat Gaurav train, named South Star Rail, is run by Future Gaming & Hotel Services Pvt Ltd. Southern Railway would get a total fixed annual revenue of ₹3.34 crore - an annual right to use charges and towards fixed haulage charges.

Detailed explanation-5: -Features of Bharat Gaurav Scheme It allows any operator or service provider, or virtually anyone, to lease trains from Indian Railways to run on a theme-based circuit as a special tourism package.