Fairy Queen Train / Steam Express
Fairy Queen Train is the the oldest surviving functional steam engine in the world. It runs between New Delhi and Rewari in Rajasthan. Now this is in Heritage Train category of Indian Railway.
History
The Fairy Queen is the oldest working Steam Locomotive in the world. It was built in 1855 and in 1996 it was completely over hauled by ICF (Integral Coach Factory) in Perumbur. In 1997, it resumed its commercial operation for a 2 Days/1 Nights tourist circuit from Delhi to Alwar as Fairy Queen Train Tour and got certified as the world’s oldest working locomotive by the Guinness Book of World Records in 1998.
Fairy Queen has a total of two coaches where one is an air-conditioned car with a capacity of accommodating 60 people. This coach is specially designed and the seats also have the capacity of reclining so that the journey is comfortable. Along with this, there is a well-kept pantry car for the purpose of catering. Moreover, a trip in Fairy Queen, unlike the other luxury trains like the Palace on Wheels and Royal Orient, is of short duration. That means, if we have limited time, then also we can enjoy a Fairy Queen ride with less cost.
Recent Updates
Tickets Booking
| Journey Options | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Two-way train journey between Delhi to Rewari and back | ₹ 6,804/- | ₹ 3,402/- |
| One-Way train journey between Delhi and Rewari | ₹ 3,402/- | ₹ 1,701/- |
| One-Way train journey between Rewari and Delhi | ₹ 3,402/- | ₹ 1701/- |
| *(Half fare for children above 5 years but below 12 years of age). |
- *All prices mentioned are ‘Per Person’
- GST:- The above charges are Inclusive of GST.
Booking Rules
- Full package cost has to be paid at the time of booking.
- Foreign Tourists will be charged as per the prevalent exchange rate of INR vis-a vis $.
- Note: “In case of failure of Steam Loco enroute, the journey shall be completed using Diesel Loco”.
Booking :- Fairy Queen Booking
Refund and Cancellation Policy
| No. of days before commencement of Trip* | Total Deductions |
|---|---|
| Full refund of the fare less | 1 % of the package cost |
| If the ticket is cancelled more than 15 days in advance excluding date of journey. | 50 % of the package cost |
| If the ticket is cancelled less than 15 days in advance including the date of journey. | 100 % of the package cost |
- There shall be no refund except.
- When the train is cancelled for technical reasons by the Railways.
- Full refund of the fare less 1% handling charges.
- When the tourist is not able to travel on account of unforeseen circumstances.
- No refund, if the ticket is cancelled less than 15 days in advance including the date of journey.
- 50 % refund, if the ticket is cancelled more than 15 days in advance excluding date of journey.
- When the train is cancelled for technical reasons by the Railways.
FAQs
✅ What is the name of the oldest locomotive still in use?
Fairy Queen
✅ How can we book ticket of Fairy Queen?
Tickets can be booked at IRCTC website as well as at various tourist facilitation centres of IRCTC, National Rail Museum and through travel operators.
✅ What is the capacity of Fairy Queen?
The train has a capacity 60 passenger
✅ Which is the oldest train in the world?
Fairy Queen was certified by the Guinness Book of Records in 1998 as the world’s oldest steam locomotive in regular operation.
✅ Which is the oldest running locomotive in the world today?
EIR-21 is the world’s oldest steam locomotive
IRCTC Tourism official Website :- IRCTC Tourism
