The Railway Board has cleared four new train services across Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and Punjab, and extended the Delhi‑Daulatpur Chowk Express up to Kartoli. The moves aim to boost regional connectivity and give passengers more travel options on the Indian Railways network.

Key Takeaways (मुख्य बिंदु)

  • Four new trains to operate in Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and Punjab
  • Delhi‑Daulatpur Chowk Express extended to Kartoli
  • Enhanced passenger options and regional connectivity across the IR network

The Railway Board recently approved four brand‑new train services and an extension of an existing one, signalling a decisive push to improve rail connectivity across key Indian states. This decision reflects the Board’s focus on expanding passenger choices while supporting economic activity in underserved corridors.

New Trains: Routes and Halts

Jind‑Sonipat Hydrogen Train will cover 89 km in roughly two hours, operating daily under train numbers 74010/74009. It will halt at 13 stations, including Jind City, Pandu Pindara, Lalit Khera, Bhambeva and Gohana, showcasing a pilot use of hydrogen‑powered rolling stock for greener travel.

Kartoli‑Ambala City Express (14502/14501) runs daily, departing Kartoli at 08:30 hrs and reaching Ambala City at 12:55 hrs. The return leg leaves Ambala at 16:15 hrs, arriving at Kartoli by 20:25 hrs, with stops at Daulatpur Chowk, Una Himachal, Nangal Dam, Anandpur Sahib, Rupnagar, Morinda, Sirhind and Rajpura.

Chheharta‑Varanasi Sant Ravidas Express (14624/14623) operates tri‑weekly. The northbound service leaves Chheharta at 14:05 hrs, reaching Varanasi the next day at 12:15 hrs, while the southbound departs Varanasi at 19:50 hrs, arriving at Chheharta at 17:10 hrs. Major halts include Amritsar, Jalandhar City, Ludhiana, Ambala Cantt, Saharanpur, Moradabad, Bareilly, Shahjahanpur, Lucknow, Sultanpur and Jaunpur City.

Bhojudih‑Bokaro Steel City Passenger (58035/58036) will run five days a week, excluding Sundays and Thursdays. It departs Bhojudih at 08:15 hrs, arriving at Bokaro Steel City by 09:30 hrs, with the return leaving at 18:15 hrs and reaching Bhojudih at 19:30 hrs. Stops include Shewbabudih, Talgaria, Bandhdih, Chas and Ispatnagar.

Service Extension

The board also approved the extension of the Delhi‑Daulatpur Chowk Express (14053/14054) up to Kartoli. The northbound train now leaves Delhi at 22:50 hrs, reaching Kartoli at 07:50 hrs, while the southbound departs Kartoli at 20:55 hrs and arrives in Delhi at 05:00 hrs.

Implications and Future Outlook

These additions are expected to broaden travel options, stimulate regional trade, and improve access to education and health services, especially in the agrarian heartland of Haryana‑Punjab and the industrial clusters of Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh. They also align with broader Indian Railways initiatives toward digital ticketing, sustainable propulsion, and strategic network expansion.