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Railways approves weekly train service connecting Nepal's Janakpur Dham with Ayodhya

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Designed to cater to pilgrims visiting sacred sites dedicated to Lord Ram and Mata Sita, the cross-border service will also assist local residents traveling across the border for business, education, and family visits. The approved route includes multiple regional commercial stoppages such as Gorakhpur, Sitamarhi, and Raxaul before terminating at Ayodhya Cantt. Indian and Nepali officials finalized the operational schedule to run once per week in each direction.

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  • Bilateral discussions between Indian and Nepali authorities successfully secured operatio…: Bilateral discussions between Indian and Nepali authorities successfully secured operational approval for the new rail link.
  • The weekly transit connection will enhance economic opportunities for traditional artisan…: The weekly transit connection will enhance economic opportunities for traditional artisans, local merchants, and tourism operators along the route.
  • Border-area communities will gain improved transportation access for educational, commerc…: Border-area communities will gain improved transportation access for educational, commercial, and personal family travel.

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NEW DELHI: Railways on Saturday approved a weekly train service linking Janakpur Dham in Nepal with

Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh, creating a new cross-border rail connection between two destinations associated with the Ramayana.

The service will cover around 604 km between Janakpur Dham and Ayodhya Cantt, passing through towns and cities in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, the ministry of Railways said in a press release.

The train will depart from Janakpur Dham every Saturday and from Ayodhya Cantt. every Monday. Its commercial stoppages will include Jaynagar, Madhubani, Shisho, Sitamarhi, Raxaul, Narkatiaganj, Gorakhpur, Basti, Mankapur and Ayodhya Dham.

The ministry said the service would make travel easier for pilgrims and tourists visiting Janakpur Dham, regarded as the birthplace of Mata Sita, and Ayodhya, associated with the birthplace of Lord Ram. It is also expected to support travel for education, business and family-related purposes.

Improved connectivity could benefit tourism operators, hotels, local traders and traditional artisans along the route, while offering another transport option to people living in border areas of Nepal and Bihar, the ministry said.

The approval follows discussions between…

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