Special Train Service Between Janakpurdham and Ayodhya Tested
Summary
A special train service between Janakpurdham and Ayodhya has been tested ahead of a planned inauguration during Prime Minister Balen Shah’s upcoming visit to India. Officials say the rail link will improve pilgrimage travel, strengthen religious ties, and boost local tourism and economic activity.
Key Points
- A special train service from Janakpurdham to Ayodhya was tested on Thursday using an Indian train with two engines and seven bogies.
- Nepal Railway Company Managing Director Paribesh Parajuli said preparations are underway to inaugurate the service during Prime Minister Balen Shah’s visit to India.
- Officials have reached a theoretical agreement on security responsibilities, with Nepali agencies handling the Nepali section and Indian agencies the Indian side.
- Business leaders say the direct Janakpurdham-Ayodhya rail link will make Ramayana Circuit travel easier and support tourism and local economic activity.
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