Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw virtually flagged off the new Dohrighat-Aunrihar Passenger Train on Monday, May 11, 2026. This new service is designed to provide affordable and comfortable travel for people living in the Mau and Ghazipur districts of Uttar Pradesh. The event was attended by UP energy minister Arvind Kumar Sharma and MP Rajeev Rai along with other railway officials.
What are the details of the new passenger service?
The Dohrighat-Aunrihar Passenger Train will operate with an 8-coach rake. This service focuses on helping daily commuters, including students, small traders, and office goers. The Minister mentioned that the Indara-Dohrighat line was originally a metre gauge line from 1904, which was converted to broad gauge after 2014 to improve capacity.
What are the upcoming train extensions and new routes?
The government announced several major connectivity updates for the Purvanchal region:
- The Dohrighat-Aunrihar passenger service will soon be extended to Varanasi.
- A new express train will connect Purvanchal to Delhi via the northern Ganga corridor.
- The proposed Delhi-Lucknow-Varanasi-Patna-Siliguri bullet train corridor is also in progress.
Key Railway projects in Uttar Pradesh
| Project | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Investment | Approx Rs 1.2 lakh crore |
| Amrit Bharat Stations | 157 planned (28 completed) |
| Delhi Express Route | Chhapra, Ballia, Mau, Azamgarh, Shahganj, Jaunpur, Sultanpur, Lucknow, Kanpur, Aligarh, Ghaziabad, Anand Vihar |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Which districts will benefit from the new Dohrighat-Aunrihar train?
The new passenger service primarily benefits the Mau and Ghazipur districts, and it will be extended to Varanasi soon.
What is the route of the proposed new express train to Delhi?
The train will connect Purvanchal to Delhi via Chhapra, Ballia, Mau, Azamgarh, Shahganj, Jaunpur, Sultanpur, Lucknow, Kanpur, Aligarh, Ghaziabad, and Anand Vihar.