Daily commuters, traders, and students traveling through Uttar Pradesh have a strong reason to rejoice as Indian Railways has introduced a new stop for a popular route. The Delhi-Haridwar Express operating under train numbers 14303 and 14304 has officially begun a scheduled experimental stoppage at Sakauti Tanda station on Friday, September 11, 2026. This crucial operational update fulfills a long-pending local demand and improves regional connectivity significantly. Here are the key details of the new halt: - Train 14303 Delhi-Haridwar Express arrives at Sakauti Tanda at 7:46 p.m. and departs at 7:47 p.m. - Train 14304 Haridwar-Delhi Express arrives at the station at 12:15 p.m. and departs at 12:16 p.m. - The Ministry of Railways granted the approval following persistent follow-ups by local leaders and residents.
Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay, Chief Public Relations Officer of Northern Railway, announced the operational change on September 9, 2026. The inclusion of Sakauti Tanda as a stoppage point comes as a major relief for daily wage laborers, businessmen, and educational commuters who previously had to travel to distant junctions to board this train. The Ministry of Railways reviewed the feasibility and passenger footfall potential before approving the experimental halt.
The formal commencement of the stoppage was marked by a special flagging-off ceremony at the station.
The event was graced by Pandit Sunil Bharala, former chairman of the Labour Welfare Council, alongside Mahamandaleshwar Shiv Premanand of Nangli Tirth. Speaking at the event, Pandit Bharala highlighted that he had consistently advocated for this railway stoppage with the Union Railway Minister and senior railway officials. He lauded the decision as a collective victory for the local population, promising better economic and travel opportunities for the region moving forward.
