Pune, April 20 -- Approval has been granted for two important trains connecting Pune to North India due to the successful follow-up with the Railway Ministry by the local MP and union Minister of State for Civil Aviation and Cooperation Murlidhar Mohol.

These services include starting a new 'Amrit Bharat' train between Hadapsar (Pune) and Banaras (Varanasi), and converting the existing Pune-Jabalpur special train into a regular service. union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has officially confirmed this approval in a letter to Mohol.

A large number of pilgrims from Pune and surrounding areas travel to Kashi, Varanasi, and Prayagraj. Recognizing this demand, Mohol had requested a direct train between Hadapsar and Banaras. The Railway Min...