Title - Art makeover for trains starting with Patna Rajdhani

22 coaches of Patna Rajdhani will be rolled out soon with traditional Madhubani paintings outside and inside coaches. Railway wants to promote traditional art through its premier trains and as a part of project all Rajdhani trains will receive makeover.

Madhubani - a folk art of Mithila region of Bihar is known for using geometric patterns to carve colorful paintings. There are about 100 coaches that will be painted with Madhubani art.

Besides the Rajdhani, the interiors and exterior of the Sampark Kranti Express and Jansadharan Express will also have the traditional Mithila artwork.

"With the artwork, Patna Rajdhani will have a unique identity while running between Rajendra Nagar station and New Delhi," said Mr Thakur, and added, "Local artists will get an opportunity to showcase their skill on trains."

The entire exercise would cost the Railways about Rs. 1 lakh per coach.

Similarly coaches of trains originating from Rajasthan will receive Rajasthani paintings and likewise.