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Dohrighat-Aunrihar train flagged off; extension to Varanasi announced by Vaishnaw
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw virtually flagged off the Dohrighat-Aunrihar passenger train from Rail Bhawan, New Delhi. The service will run with an eight-coach rake and stop at several stations, and it is slated to be extended to Varanasi soon. Vaishnaw also announced a new express train planned to run via the northern Ganga corridor.
Why It Matters
The development promises direct daily connectivity for eastern Uttar Pradesh, including Mau and Ghazipur, and could support tourism, trade, education, and regional mobility by linking major hubs like Varanasi.
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Vaishnaw announces new express train via northern Ganga corridor
May 11, 2026
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced a new express train to be introduced through the northern Ganga corridor. The planned route will connect Chhapra-Ballia-Mau-Azamgarh-Shahganj-Jaunpur-Sultanpur-Lucknow-Kanpur-Aligarh-Ghaziabad-Anand Vihar.
Flag-off of Dohrighat-Aunrihar passenger train via video conference
May 11, 2026
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw virtually flagged off the Dohrighat-Aunrihar passenger train via video conferencing from Rail Bhawan in New Delhi. The service will operate with an 8-coach rake and will have stoppages at Sadat, Jakhanian, Dullahapur, Mau, Indara, Kopaganj, Ghosi, Amila and Muradpur. Vaishnaw stated that the Aunrihar-Dohrighat-Aunrihar service would be extended up to Varanasi soon, providing direct connectivity to the city and benefiting daily commuters, students, traders and pilgrims.