Indian Railways is planning to start a special train from Chennai for Buddhist pilgrims visiting the country from Sri Lanka.

As per a PTI report, India and Sri Lanka were forging ahead with close religious and cultural ties, Indian High Commissioner Ashok K Kantha has told an international Buddhist conference that was inaugurated by President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Indian Railways was planning to launch a special Buddhist Train "Dambadiva Vandana" (Indian Pilgrimage) later this year from Chennai to cater specially to Sri Lankan pilgrims, the High Commissioner announced.

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