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New Ramnagar-Dehradun Train to Boost Uttarakhand Connectivity

BJP MP Anil Baluni announced approval of a new Ramnagar-Dehradun train service, boosting railway connectivity in Uttarakhand. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed the operation, which Baluni had requested. The service will connect Kumaon and Garhwal regions, reducing travel time and offering a cost-effective alternative to road transport. Baluni credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for prioritizing connectivity in the hill state.

Key Points: Ramnagar-Dehradun Train Approved: Uttarakhand Connectivity Boost

  • New Ramnagar-Dehradun train approved
  • Enhances connectivity between Kumaon and Garhwal
  • BJP MP Anil Baluni confirms approval
  • Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw gives nod
  • Part of broader railway expansion in Uttarakhand
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Boost for Uttarakhand connectivity as Ramnagar-Dehradun train cleared: BJP MP

BJP MP Anil Baluni announces approval of new Ramnagar-Dehradun train service, enhancing connectivity between Kumaon and Garhwal regions.

"I express my heartfelt gratitude to the Hon'ble Railway Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw - Anil Baluni"

Dehradun, May 3

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Anil Baluni on Sunday announced that a new train service between Ramnagar and Dehradun has been approved, terming it a significant boost to railway connectivity in Uttarakhand.

In a post shared on social media platform X, Baluni said he had received a letter from Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirming the approval for the operation of the new train, which he had earlier requested.

Calling it another achievement in the expansion of railway services in the hill state, the MP expressed gratitude to the Railway Minister for consistently supporting his proposals aimed at improving connectivity and facilities for the people of Uttarakhand.

"I express my heartfelt gratitude to the Hon'ble Railway Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, who has always shown generosity towards my requests related to railway facilities and has approved several train operations and stoppages in the state," Baluni said.

Highlighting the broader development of railway infrastructure in Uttarakhand, he credited the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for prioritising connectivity in the region. According to Baluni, several key rail services have been introduced in recent years, improving accessibility and boosting regional mobility.

He cited the introduction of the 'Naini Doon Express' between Kathgodam and Dehradun, a rail service connecting Kotdwar to New Delhi, and the launch of the Vande Bharat Express between Dehradun and Lucknow as notable milestones.

"The newly approved Ramnagar-Dehradun train service is expected to benefit residents and travellers by offering a more direct and convenient travel option between the Kumaon and Garhwal regions of Uttarakhand. It is likely to reduce travel time and provide a cost-effective alternative to road transport," Baluni noted.

Baluni emphasised that the new service would particularly help people from the region access the state capital more easily for education, healthcare, administrative work, and tourism-related activities.

He reiterated that the Centre remains committed to strengthening infrastructure in Uttarakhand, with railway connectivity playing a crucial role in the state's socio-economic development.

- IANS

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Priya S
Great move by BJP MP Baluni ji! 👏 Uttarakhand needs better connectivity to boost tourism too. Jim Corbett National Park is in Ramnagar, and tourists often struggle to get from Delhi to Ramnagar and then to Nainital or Dehradun. A direct train will help our tourism industry so much. But I wish they would also focus on electrification of existing tracks - we keep hearing about new trains but many routes still run on diesel, which isn't great for a hill state's ecology.
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Vikram M
While this is welcome news, let's be honest - this is just an election gimmick. We've heard many such announcements before every election cycle. What about the long-pending Rishikesh-Karnaprayag rail project? That's been in the works for years and still hasn't materialised. Single train announcements are not going to solve Uttarakhand's chronic connectivity issues. We need proper double-tracked, electrified lines, not just occasional new services that might get cancelled in the monsoon season.
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Nisha Z
As a daily commuter between Haldwani and Dehradun for work, I'm cautiously optimistic. But I hope this isn't another 'announcement and forget' situation. We already have trains like the Naini Doon Express that are perpetually late and have terrible cleanliness. If they can't maintain existing services properly, what's the point of adding more? Also, the MP should focus on getting more stoppages at smaller stations like Ramnagar, not just announce new trains that might skip them.
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Aman W
This is fantastic for tourism! 🎉 As someone who runs a small homestay near Ramnagar, I can't tell you how many tourists complain about the lack of direct trains from Dehradun to Corbett. This will make it so much easier for families to plan their trips. Plus, with Vande Bharat already running from Dehradun to

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