The Maharajas’ Express, the uber- luxurious train owned and operated by Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), has just received the 2016 Seven Star Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards at Marbella in Spain. Already established among the world’s most luxurious trains, Maharajas’ Express was presented the “Signum Virtutis”, the seal of Excellence, from the Seven Star Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards at an impressive function held at the Villa Padierna Hotel in Marbella. The award was received by IRCTC Chairman and Managing Director Dr A K Manocha in the ‘Seven Star Experience Sector’. The train, which began its inaugural journey in 2010, has been the recipient of the coveted Leading Luxury Train of the World Award for four consecutive years, and is in the league of leading luxury trains of the world, including the Royal Scotsman and the Eastern and Oriental Express.
