New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- The Union Railways Ministry has approved a regular halt for Train Nos. 15093/15094 Achhnera-Tanakpur Express at Banbasa railway station in Uttarakhand, following a request made by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, according to an official statement issued on Thursday.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw conveyed the approval to the chief minister through an official communication, the statement said. The decision has been taken keeping public convenience in mind and will provide a scheduled stop for the train at Banbasa station.

According to the statement, the chief minister had recommended that the train be given a regular halt at Banbasa to improve connectivity for residents of the border region and nearby areas....