The iconic 95-year-old Deccan Queen has taken a leaf out of the Pullman and Orient Express playbook with its revamped dining car. Inspired by 19th-century luxury trains, the new dining coach features sofa-style seating, polished wood panelling and a classic dining saloon feel. Adorned with Warli paintings, sepia-toned frames and warm yellow lighting, it recreates the charm of Victorian-era rail travel. The Deccan Queen remains the only train in India with a dedicated dining car offering table service.

The Deccan Queen’s dining car in its earlier avatar — functional but noticeably lacking old-world charm. Pic/By Special Arrangement