Kathmandu, Nov. 15 -- Indian Railways has approved the introduction of a new weekly train service between Janakpur Dham in Nepal and Ayodhya in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, in a move aimed at strengthening cross-border connectivity and religious tourism.

According to a press statement issued by India's Press Information Bureau, the service will establish a direct rail link between two destinations deeply associated with the Ramayana tradition-Janakpur Dham, revered as the birthplace of Sita, and Ayodhya, regarded as the birthplace of Ram.

The initiative is expected to improve access for passengers from both countries to these prominent religious and cultural centres while reinforcing their shared cultural and historical heritage, ...