India, July 18 -- Union Minister for Railways Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw today virtually flagged off the inaugural service of the Ramnagar-Dehradun Express, marking the commencement of the first-ever direct Express train connecting Ramnagar with Dehradun.
Inauguration:
Flagged off virtually by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on July 18, 2026, with Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami present.
Schedule:
- Train No. 15310: Departs Ramnagar 05:50 hrs, arrives Dehradun 12:40 hrs (Wed & Fri).
- Train No. 15309: Departs Dehradun 15:55 hrs, arrives Ramnagar 23:30 hrs.
Stops:
Kashipur, Roshanpur, Pipalsana, Moradabad, Najibabad, Haridwar.
Coaches:
AC Second, AC Third, AC Chair Car, Sleeper, Second Sitting, General Second Class.
Benefits
- Connectivity: First direct express link between Kumaon (Ramnagar/Nainital region) and Garhwal (Dehradun/Haridwar).
- Convenience: Same-day travel for students, traders, farmers, and professionals.
- Tourism Boost: Easier access to Jim Corbett National Park, Girija Devi Temple, Sitamadhi/Sitavani, and onward Char Dham routes.
Rail Development in Uttarakhand
- Station Redevelopment: 11 stations including Dehradun, Haridwar, Kathgodam, Ramnagar, Tanakpur.
- Focus: Better amenities for poor & middle-class passengers, without adding congestion.
- Rishikesh Station: Planned as a feeder to ease Haridwar's load.
- Major Projects: Rishikesh-Karnaprayag....
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