4 New Indian Railways Trains and 12 New Stoppages Announced
In a significant move to enhance travel connectivity, Indian Railways new trains, route extensions, and additional station halts have been officially announced. Under the direction of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, these updates aim to benefit passengers across Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Gujarat, and Maharashtra.
New Train Services for Pilgrims and Commuters
The Ministry has approved four new train services to cater to different passenger needs, ranging from local MEMU services to long-distance AC Express trains:
- Raipur-Rowghat MEMU (68768/68769): This service will operate six days a week (excluding Saturdays), providing essential connectivity in Chhattisgarh.
- Bir-Itarsi Passenger (51689/51690): A weekly service designed to link important locations in Madhya Pradesh.
- Haridwar-Veraval AC Express (14326/14325): Running twice weekly, this train will connect Uttarakhand to Gujarat, specifically aiding pilgrims visiting Somnath.
- Haridwar-Okha AC Express (14328/14327): This once-weekly service will link Haridwar to Dwarka, facilitating religious tourism.
Route Extensions and New Station Halts
Beyond new services, the Railway Board has announced three route extensions and 12 new station stoppages to make travel more convenient for passengers across the country.
Major Route Extensions
The Bandra Terminus–Delhi Sarai Rohilla Garib Rath Express (12216/12215) is being extended to Haridwar. This extended route will now include crucial stops at Delhi, Ghaziabad, Meerut City, Muzaffarnagar, and Roorkee. Additionally, the Una-Saharanpur service has been officially extended to Haridwar, providing better access to the Uttarakhand region.
New Stoppages Sanctioned
To improve accessibility, 12 new stoppages have been sanctioned for various trains nationwide. Among the newly approved halts are:
- Ankleshwar
- Panipat
- Riga
- Navsari
- Barrackpore
Specific schedules and the exact dates for these implementations will be communicated through separate notifications from the respective railway zones.