Indian Railways to develop Rishikesh as feeder station to scale back strain on Haridwar
3 min learnJul 18, 2026 05:12 PM IST
Improvement of Rishikesh railway station: The Ministry of Railways is ready to develop Uttarakhand’s Rishikesh railway station as a feeder station to ease congestion at Haridwar. The undertaking is anticipated to enhance practice connectivity, enhance the capability to function extra trains within the area, and improve passenger expertise, notably throughout peak pilgrimage seasons.
In response to Railways, a feeder station helps a busier station by originating, terminating or diverting trains and passengers.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday introduced that Rishikesh railway station will likely be developed as a feeder station to ease congestion at Haridwar. “A grasp plan is being ready to create further capability and enhance connectivity for passengers travelling to and from Haridwar and Rishikesh,” he stated.
The Railway Minister additionally stated that Haridwar and Dehradun railway stations will likely be redeveloped with a particular give attention to enhancing services for poor and middle-class passengers.
Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off Ramnagar-Dehradun Specific practice
The announcement got here after the minister just about flagged off the Ramnagar-Dehradun Specific, the primary direct specific practice connecting the 2 cities. The practice is ready to enhance connectivity between the Kumaon and Garhwal areas of the state. Additionally it is anticipated to advertise tourism and pilgrimage within the area.
Ramnagar-Dehradun Specific practice launched (Picture: Ministry of Railways)
“It can enhance connectivity to Jim Corbett Nationwide Park, the Girija Devi Temple located on a big rock amid the Kosi River close to Ramnagar, and the traditional non secular websites of Sitamadhi/Sitavani. As well as, passengers will discover it extra handy to entry the Char Dham pilgrimage circuit, together with Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri, by way of onward connectivity from Haridwar and Dehradun,” the Railways stated in an announcement.
Ramnagar-Dehradun Specific: Practice quantity, timing, stoppages
The Ramnagar-Dehradun Specific will run as practice quantity 15310/15309. It can function each Wednesday and Friday. Practice quantity 15310 will depart Ramnagar at 05:50 hrs and arrive at Dehradun at 12:40 hrs. On the return journey, practice quantity 15309 will depart Dehradun at 15:55 hrs and attain Ramnagar at 23:30 hrs.
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The Ramnagar-Dehradun Specific will cease at six station en route. These are: Kashipur, Roshanpur, Pipalsana, Moradabad, Najibabad and Haridwar. The practice will comprise AC Second Class, AC Third Class, AC Chair Automobile, Sleeper Class, Second Sitting and Normal Second Class coaches.
