Indian Railways is one of the busiest and largest railway networks in the world. Operating both long distance and suburban rail system, the trains play a massive role in citizens lives. Because it is the best way to enjoy and explore the cities, coastal towns, villages and regional areas in comfort way. The Railway Ministry time and again, have come up with some considerable effort to make it easier and more reachable to every corner of the country. In a bid to make the journeys more spectacular, the Indian Railways has shared pictures of Sampark Kranti Express of Bihar with 12565 coaches which is set to run on the tracks on August 23. What’s unique? Well, it is painted in our rich Indian Mithila Art. Indian Railways New Time Table From August 15, 2018: How to Check Revised Timings of Train Before Your Journey. 

There are few trains, the coaches of which have been designed keeping our heritage in mind. Unlike the regular ones, this fresh express beautifully showcases Mithila or as commonly known as Madhubani Art. It is mostly practised in the Mithila region of Bihar in India and Nepal. On that note, the Sampark Kranti Express will begin its first journey on August 23, departing from Darbhanga at 08:25 am.

Pictures of Sampark Kranti Express shared by Ministry of Railways!

Aren’t they amazing? For those who are not aware of how Mithila Painting is done, well artists use their fingers, twigs, brushes, nib-pens and matchsticks, using natural dyes and pigments to give it a perfect finishing. It is popularly characterised by its eye-catching geometrical patterns. This painting as a form of wall art was practised widely throughout Mithila. Clearly, there cannot be any other idea or style than the roots, the Madhubani art to make Sampark Kranti Express more elegant. We cannot wait for more to know the travellers' experience in this freshly-painted train.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 22, 2018 11:48 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).