Railways approves weekly train service connecting Nepal's Janakpur Dham with Ayodhya
Indian Railways has approved a new weekly train service connecting Janakpur Dham in Nepal with Ayodhya in India. The route aims to facilitate religious tourism and improve economic connectivity between the two nations.
Why it matters
This cross-border rail link strengthens diplomatic and cultural ties between India and Nepal while boosting regional economic activity.
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.
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