Vivekananda express to arrive in AP city

Vivekananda Express, an exhibition train, showcasing the life, works and teachings of great spiritual leader Swami Vivekananda, will arrive at Vijayawada on June two, 2011 for public viewing.

The exhibition train would be available for public viewing from June two to five at Vijayawada Railway Station.

Entry for the exhibition is free and would be open for public from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm on all the above said days

The Vivekananda Express was flagged off by the then Railway Minister Mamata Banerji, on January 12, from Howrah Railway Station in commemoration of 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda with a view to disseminate his legacy to the youth.

A tribute from Indian Railways, this special exhibition train has air conditioned coaches with special exhibits such as photographs, write ups etc, elucidating the life and philosophy of Swami Vivekananda spreading the message of religious harmony, universal brotherhood etc. This train was scheduled to stop for exhibition at important stations over Indian Railways for a period of two years till January 12, 2013