India-Nepal to Get New Weekly Ayodhya Rail Link
Indian Railways has approved the introduction of a new weekly train service connecting Janakpur Dham in Nepal with Ayodhya Cantt. in Uttar Pradesh, marking another step towards strengthening cross-border connectivity between India and Nepal.
The proposed weekly train service will connect the two important religious and cultural destinations, covering a distance of approximately 604 kilometres. The train will pass through several important towns and cities in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, providing enhanced rail connectivity for passengers travelling between the two countries.
The new service is expected to facilitate cross-border travel, promote religious tourism and strengthen the historical, cultural and people-to-people ties between India and Nepal. The rail link will also offer greater convenience to pilgrims visiting the sacred sites of Janakpur Dham and Ayodhya.