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Centre Approves Extension of Three Rail Services to Haridwar

The Railway Ministry has approved extending three train services to Haridwar, including the Bandra Terminus–Delhi Sarai Rohilla Garib Rath Express, aimed at boosting pilgrim and tourist connectivity.

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The Centre has approved extending three rail services to Haridwar, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said, thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for the decision. According to officials, the Railway Ministry has approved extending the Bandra Terminus-Delhi Sarai Rohilla Garib Rath Express to Haridwar, along with the Haridwar-Veraval AC Express and Haridwar-Okha AC Express. Vaishnaw conveyed the approval to the CM in a letter. Dhami said improved rail connectivity would boost the state's religious tourism and economic activity, benefiting pilgrims, tourists, businessmen, students and other travellers visiting Uttarakhand.

What We Know

Railway Ministry approved extending the Bandra Terminus-Delhi Sarai Rohilla Garib Rath Express to Haridwar.
Haridwar-Veraval AC Express and Haridwar-Okha AC Express have also been approved for extension to Haridwar.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed CM Dhami of the approval via letter.
Dhami thanked the Prime Minister and Railway Minister for the decision.

What Is Still Unclear

Effective date for the extended services.
Revised schedules, frequency and fare details for the three trains.

What Changed

4 Oct, 04:01 pm
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