Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will virtually inaugurate the new Dohrighat-Aundihar MEMU train on Monday, May 11, 2026. The Railway Board gave the official approval for this service, numbered 65121/65122, on April 27, 2026. This new service will help local passengers travel more easily between the district headquarters and Varanasi.
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What are the inauguration details and timings
The virtual flagging-off ceremony will take place on May 11, 2026, around 2 PM or 3 PM. While the Railway Minister will join via video conferencing, UP Minister A.K. Sharma will be present at Dohrighat station to represent the district. Local administration and the Dohrighat Nagar Panchayat have completed preparations, including station cleaning and painting, to welcome the guests.
Who are the key officials and dignitaries involved
Several high-ranking officials and political leaders will be part of the event. The following people are expected to attend or oversee the process:
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Union Railway Minister | Ashwini Vaishnaw |
| UP Urban Development Minister | A.K. Sharma |
| NER General Manager | Uday Borwankar |
| DRM Varanasi | Ashish Jain |
| PRO Varanasi | Ashok Kumar |
| Other Guests | Dara Singh Chauhan, Rajiv Rai, Ramvilas Chauhan, Vikrant Singh |
How will this train benefit the local public
According to PRO Varanasi Ashok Kumar, this MEMU train will make the journey from the district headquarters to Varanasi much simpler for the common man. Minister A.K. Sharma has already expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Railway Minister for this service, noting that it will provide significant relief to the local population in their daily commute.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
दौधिरघाट-औंदीहार MEMU ट्रेन कब से शुरू होगी?
यह ट्रेन 11 मई 2026 को शुरू होगी। रेल मंत्री अश्विनी वैष्णव दोपहर 2 या 3 बजे वीडियो कॉन्फ्रेंसिंग के जरिए इसे हरी झंडी दिखाएंगे।
इस नई ट्रेन का नंबर क्या है?
रेलवे बोर्ड ने इस सेवा के लिए ट्रेन नंबर 65121 और 65122 निर्धारित किए हैं।