PM Shah and Modi to jointly inaugurate Janakpur-Ayodhya train service
Summary
Janakpurdham and Ayodhyadham are set to be connected by a direct rail service that will be jointly inaugurated by the prime ministers of Nepal and India during PM Shah’s visit to India. The weekly service is intended to strengthen religious and cultural ties linked to the Ramayana and will initially be operated by Indian Railways.
Key Points
- Janakpurdham in Nepal and Ayodhyadham in India will soon be connected by a direct railway service.
- The prime ministers of Nepal and India are scheduled to jointly inaugurate the service during Prime Minister Balen Shah’s visit to India on November 22.
- The train will run once a week initially, with departures from Janakpur on Saturdays and return trips from Ayodhya on Mondays.
- Indian Railways will operate the service at first and also set the ticket fares until Nepal takes over management.
