The demand for enhanced railway connectivity in Hardoi continues to gain momentum as local passenger associations and trade bodies push for better access to premium train services. On August 3, 2026, the Dainik Yatri Association and the Rail Jodo Abhiyan Samiti formally submitted a memorandum to the Union Railway Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, urging the administration to provide stoppages for the Lucknow–Dehradun Vande Bharat Express and the Lucknow–Anand Vihar Double Decker Express at Hardoi railway station.
Key details of the ongoing demand include:
- Formal request submitted to the Railway Minister on August 3, 2026.
- Focus on securing halts for Train No. 22545/22546 (Vande Bharat) and Train No. 12583/12584 (Double Decker).
- Local advocacy driven by the recent approval of a Vande Bharat stop at Shahjahanpur on May 22, 2026.
- Persistent efforts by Hardoi MP Jaiprakash Rawat to improve rail infrastructure in the region.
Push for Connectivity Improvements
Local commuters have expressed growing frustration as premium trains bypass the district despite passing through the station. The Lucknow–Dehradun Vande Bharat Express (22545/22546), which was inaugurated on March 12, 2024, currently serves major junctions like Bareilly, Moradabad, and Haridwar but offers no connectivity to Hardoi. Similarly, the Lucknow–Anand Vihar Double Decker Express (12583/12584), operating four days a week, skips the station, leaving many travelers to seek alternative transport options.
A History of Advocacy
This recent appeal is not an isolated event. Hardoi MP Jaiprakash Rawat has been a vocal advocate for the region’s railway needs for several years. In August 2023, he wrote to Minister Vaishnaw requesting halts for several other important trains, including the Motihari Express and the Lucknow-New Delhi AC Superfast Express, at both Hardoi and Anjhi Shahabad stations.
For the local populace and the business community, these stoppages are seen as essential for economic growth and passenger convenience. By integrating these key trains into the Hardoi schedule, stakeholders believe the railway can significantly bridge the connectivity gap for thousands of daily passengers who currently face unnecessary travel hurdles.