Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off a new express train from Mysuru railway station on Monday.
Palace Queen Humsafar Express train will run between Karnataka's Mysuru and Udaipur in Rajasthan.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was also present at the occasion, along with the Prime Minister.
Prime Minister Modi is on a two-day visit to the poll-bound Karnataka and is expected to participate in various programs in Mysuru today. Later, he will also inaugurate newly carved 630 steps on Vindhyagiri hill in Mysuru.