Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched three new train services to improve connectivity between Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra. These trains were flagged off via video conferencing on July 6, 2026. The new services aim to help pilgrims, students, and traders travel easily across these states.
What are the new train routes and schedules?
The railway department has introduced several key services to connect major cities. The Tanakpur-Nanded Express and Nanded-Mumbai Express were inaugurated on July 6, 2026. Additionally, the Tanakpur-Pilibhit passenger train route has been extended to Shahjahanpur.
| Train Name | Regular Start Date | Key Route/Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Nanded-Tanakpur-Nanded Express | July 12 (from Nanded) / July 14 (from Tanakpur) | Gwalior, Jhansi, Bina, Itarsi, Khandwa, Akola |
| Tanakpur-Pilibhit Passenger | July 7, 2026 | Extended up to Shahjahanpur |
| Nanded-Mumbai Express | July 6, 2026 | Connects Vidarbha and Marathwada to Mumbai |
| Tanakpur-Agra Service | Regularized | Converted from special to regular service |
How will these trains benefit the passengers?
The Tanakpur-Nanded Express is a major relief for the Sikh community living in the Terai region of UP and Uttarakhand, as it provides direct access to Takht Sachkhand Sri Hazur Sahib in Nanded. The Nanded-Mumbai service will boost religious tourism and business activities in Maharashtra. Furthermore, the extension of the Pilibhit train to Shahjahanpur will help locals and promote tourism at the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve.
Other major railway updates
During the announcement, the Railway Minister shared that 37,000 km of new tracks were laid in the last 12 years and 99.6% of the network is now electrified. To manage festival rushes, the railways will run 100 special trains for Onam and over 300 special trains for the Rath Yatra in Puri.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Tanakpur-Nanded Express कब से नियमित चलेगी?
यह ट्रेन 12 जुलाई 2026 से नांदेड से और 14 जुलाई 2026 से टनकपुर से नियमित रूप से चलेगी।
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