Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw virtually flagged off the new Dohrighat-Mau-Aunrihar Passenger Train on May 11, 2026. This new service aims to provide affordable and comfortable travel for people living in Mau and Ghazipur districts. The event was attended by UP Cabinet Minister Arvind Kumar Sharma and MP Rajeev Rai.
What are the details of the new passenger train?
The Dohrighat-Mau-Aunrihar train will operate with an 8-coach passenger rake. This service is possible because the old metre-gauge Indara–Dohrighat line from 1904 has been converted to broad gauge. The Railway Minister announced that this service will soon be extended to Varanasi to help students, traders, and pilgrims.
Which cities will the new Poorvanchal-Delhi express connect?
A new express train will soon connect the Poorvanchal region to the national capital. This train will start from Chhapra in Bihar and travel through several key stations before reaching Anand Vihar in Delhi.
| Route Section | Major Stations Covered |
|---|---|
| Poorvanchal to Lucknow | Chhapra, Ballia, Mau, Azamgarh, Shahganj, Jaunpur, Sultanpur, Lucknow |
| Lucknow to Delhi | Kanpur, Aligarh, Ghaziabad, Anand Vihar |
What is the investment in Uttar Pradesh railways?
Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that railway investment in Uttar Pradesh has grown significantly over the last ten years. Currently, projects worth approximately 1.2 trillion rupees are being implemented across the state to improve connectivity and infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Dohrighat-Mau-Aunrihar ट्रेन की क्या खासियत है?
यह ट्रेन 8 कोच के साथ चलेगी और जल्द ही इसे वाराणसी तक बढ़ाया जाएगा ताकि यात्रियों और छात्रों को सुविधा हो।
नई Poorvanchal-Delhi एक्सप्रेस किन शहरों से होकर गुजरेगी?
यह ट्रेन Chhapra, Mau, Azamgarh, Lucknow और Kanpur जैसे मुख्य शहरों से होते हुए Delhi के Anand Vihar पहुंचेगी।