Indian Railways is set to expand passenger facilities further, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to inaugurate 75 newly redeveloped railway stations across the country on July 17 under the Amrit Bharat Station Yojana. Four of these stations fall under the Ambala rail division. The same day, the Prime Minister will also flag off two new trains, bringing direct travel benefits to passengers in Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
Four Ambala Division Stations Get A Makeover
The four stations being redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Yojana within the Ambala rail division are Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (Mohali), Anandpur Sahib, Kalka and Amb Andaura. These stations have been redesigned with an eye on improved passenger amenities.
Two New Trains On Offer
The two new trains launching on July 17 are the Kartoli Punjab-Ambala Cantt Passenger train and the Chheharta-Varanasi Sant Ravidas Express. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off both services. Initially, both trains will run in only one direction. Railways will subsequently release the full timetable and route details, along with the specific days each train will operate.
Kartoli Punjab-Ambala Cantt Passenger Route
This train will run daily. Its route starts at Kartoli Punjab and passes through Daulatpur Chowk, Amb Andaura, Una Himachal, Nangal Dam, Anandpur Sahib, Ropar, Morinda, Sirhind, Rajpura and Ambala City before terminating at Ambala Cantt. With this train, several towns across Punjab and Himachal Pradesh will get a direct connection to Ambala Cantt, easing travel for commuters in these regions.
Chheharta-Varanasi Sant Ravidas Express Route
This train will operate three days a week. Its route covers Chheharta, Jalandhar Cantt, Ludhiana, Ambala Cantt, Saharanpur, Moradabad, Bareilly, Shahjahanpur, Lucknow, Sultanpur and Jaunpur before reaching Varanasi. The service gives passengers travelling between Punjab and Uttar Pradesh a direct train option, something they previously had to arrange through connecting services.
PM Modi's July 17 Schedule
According to Ambala Rail Division Senior DCM Yashanjeet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend separate events in Jind, Chandigarh and Jalandhar on July 17. During the day, he will inaugurate the Jalandhar railway station along with all four Amrit Bharat stations in the Ambala division. Both new trains will also be launched the same day. The Varanasi-bound Sant Ravidas Express will initially run as a trial service, while the Kartoli Punjab-Ambala Cantt Passenger train will operate daily on its fixed schedule.
All Details Available On The RailOne App
DCM Yashanjeet said complete information about both new trains will be available on the RailOne app. Passengers can check train timings, routes and other essential details through the app. The RailOne app is not limited to ticket booking, it also provides PNR status, live train location, platform numbers and coach information. If a passenger faces any problem during travel, they can lodge a complaint on the app and track its status as well. Thanks to its simple interface, even elderly passengers are able to use the app without difficulty. Railways say these digital facilities will make journeys smoother and more convenient for passengers than before.
