Railway Minister Vaishnaw launches new train services: Check routes, extensions and details
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday flagged off new train services and announced route extensions aimed at improving rail connectivity across Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, while also inaugurating the extension of an existing service through video conferencing from Bhubaneswar.
The minister launched the services from Rail Sadan during his visit to Odisha, where he is reviewing railway preparations for the upcoming Rath Yatra in Puri.
New routes and services
Addressing the event, Vaishnaw said the new services were launched in response to long-standing public demand and would improve regional connectivity.
The minister launched the services from Rail Sadan during his visit to Odisha, where he is reviewing railway preparations for the upcoming Rath Yatra in Puri.
New routes and services
- Nanded–Mumbai Express : A new train connecting Nanded and Mumbai via Washim and Hingoli, improving connectivity for several districts in the Vidarbha and Marathwada regions.
- Tanakpur–Nanded Express : A new service aimed at enhancing connectivity for passengers, particularly the Sikh community living in the Terai region of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
- Tanakpur–Pilibhit extension: The existing train service has been extended to Shahjahanpur in Uttar Pradesh.
- Tanakpur–Agra service: The train, which was earlier operated as a special service, has now been made a regular service.
Addressing the event, Vaishnaw said the new services were launched in response to long-standing public demand and would improve regional connectivity.
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