Preparations underway to connect Janakpurdham with Ayodhya by rail
Summary
Preparations are under way to launch a special train service connecting Janakpurdham and Ayodhya, with officials from Nepal and India discussing technical, administrative and security arrangements. The route is expected to boost religious tourism and local economic activity in the border areas.
Key Points
- Nepal and Indian officials have held initial discussions on a special train service between Janakpurdham and Ayodhya.
- The talks covered rail linkage, signalling, immigration, customs, passenger facilities and security arrangements.
- The service is expected to strengthen religious tourism and economic activity in border areas.
- Officials also inspected the Jaynagar–Janakpurdham–Kurtha railway section as part of the preparations.
