India approves weekly train service linking Janakpur and Ayodhya
Summary
India has approved a weekly train service between Janakpur Dham and Ayodhya to boost cross-border connectivity, religious tourism and shared cultural ties. The route will link major Ramayana sites across Nepal and Uttar Pradesh, with commercial operations still awaiting a formal launch date.
Key Points
- Indian Railways has approved a weekly train service between Janakpur Dham in Nepal and Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh, India.
- The new route is intended to strengthen religious tourism, cross-border travel and cultural ties linked to the Ramayana tradition.
- The train will run between Janakpur Dham and Ayodhya Cantt, with stops at several towns in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
- The article also notes the earlier Jayanagar-Janakpur-Bijalpura railway development and ongoing work on the broader cross-border rail line.
