New Delhi, Aug. 1 -- Indian Railways has approved the extension of Train Number 54053/54054 Ludhiana-Jakhal daily passenger train up to Jind station under Northern Railway.
"The decision will provide direct rail connectivity between Ludhiana and Jind, benefiting daily commuters, students, office-goers, traders and passengers travelling between Punjab and Haryana," the Ministry of Railways said on Saturday.
With the approved extension, Train Number 54054 will now operate from Ludhiana to Jind, while Train Number 54053 will run from Jind to Ludhiana, replacing the earlier Ludhiana-Jakhal operation.
The train's journey distance will increase from 128 km to 200 km, providing uninterrupted passenger connectivity between the two important citi...