What happened
The Ministry of Railways flagged off the inaugural Ramnagar–Dehradun Express, the first direct express train between Ramnagar and Dehradun. The launch is relevant for UPSC because it combines rail connectivity, regional integration, tourism, and infrastructure planning in Uttarakhand.
The service is expected to strengthen rail links between the Kumaon and Garhwal regions and improve access for passengers from Uttarakhand and neighbouring Uttar Pradesh.
Key operating details
The train will run every Wednesday and Friday. Train No. 15310 will leave Ramnagar at 05:50 hrs and reach Dehradun at 12:40 hrs.
On the return run, Train No. 15309 will leave Dehradun at 15:55 hrs and reach Ramnagar at 23:30 hrs. The route will stop at Kashipur, Roshanpur, Pipalsana, Moradabad, Najibabad and Haridwar.
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