Railways planning to run special trains connecting cities of Rajasthan to Ayodhya

Ahead of the mega-consecration ceremony of Ram Mandir, the North Western Railway (NWR) has decided to introduce three to four special trains to connect several cities of Rajasthan with the temple town of Ayodhya.

With days left for the grand consecration ceremony of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, the North Western Railway (NWR) has decided to introduce three to four special trains to connect several cities of Rajasthan with the temple town of Ayodhya.

A detailed plan for the introduction of the trains has been sent to the Railway Board for final approval.

According to the officials of the NWR, the trains will connect several cities of Rajasthan, including Jaipur, Jodhpur and Ajmer, amongst others.

A LIST OF TENTATIVE ROUTES TO BE COVERED

• Ajmer to Ayodhya via Bandikui and Agra.
• Jodhpur to Ayodhya via Jaipur, Alwar and Rewari.
• Udaipur to Ayodhya via Jaipur, Dausa and Alwar.

Another train will start from Haryana's Hisar to Ayodhya and will also connect a few cities of Rajasthan to the temple town.

On being asked about the detailed schedule and the expected fares on the routes, the officials said that it would be decided after the Railway Board gives its green signal for the trains. They further added that passengers would also be allowed to book an entire train or coaches on these trains.

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In addition, the IRCTC is also planning to launch a few 'Aastha special' trains to connect several cities in India with the temple town of Ayodhya.

RAM MANDIR CONSECRATION CEREMONY

The first phase of the temple is nearing completion, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take part in the "pran pratishtha" of the Ram Lalla idol, on January 22.

The temple complex, built in the traditional Nagara style, will be 380 feet long (east-west direction), 250 feet wide and 161 feet high. Each floor of the temple will be 20 ft high and have a total of 392 pillars and 44 gates.

(With Inputs from Himanshu Sharma from Alwar)
Published By:
Sudeep Lavania
Published On:
Jan 7, 2024