The holy town of Pushkar became part of the railway map on Monday when the first train from here chugged on its way to Ajmer.Union railway minister Dinesh Trivedi flagged off the train at a glittering ceremony attended by a huge gathering.

"The track between Pushkar to Merta City of Nagaur district is also important and I will ensure its development," the minister said. Trivedi pointed out that the expansion to Merta City will also help people to visit the land of Meera Bai.

Addressing a meeting at the flagging off of the first train, chief minister Ashok Gehlot said that investments in Rajasthan will increase as there is a network of roads and railways even to remote places. 

"This will change the image of Rajasthan as proper infrastructure is coming up here," he said.