Newly Rishikesh Railway Station: Indian Railways has started a long distance train from Rishikesh called Yoga City after a long time. Railways has also given this special city a new railway station (Rishikesh Railway Station). This station has been made very beautiful. There is a lot of craze among the people of entire Uttarakhand about the new Rishikesh railway station. There is a lot of happiness in people. It is going to benefit in many ways in the coming days.
1- It was ready 9 months ago
Under the Rishikesh-Karnprayag rail project, the operation of trains on the Haridwar bypass at the new Yoganagari railway station, built about 9 months ago, was halted due to the transition which has now started. (Ministry of Railways Twitter handle)
2- The train will depart for Jammu every Monday
From strategic point of view, train number 04605 was dispatched from Yoganagri Rishikesh, the first station of Yoganagari Rishikesh-Karnprayag rail project (of Chardham Yatra). This train will open for Jammu every Monday. (Ministry of Railways Twitter handle)
3- There will be more boom in tourism in Uttarakhand
With this train started, Devbhoomi will be very helpful in accelerating the tourism sector and economic activities in Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir. (Ministry of Railways Twitter handle)
4- Kumbh Mela – 2021 facility
With the introduction of this train from Rishikesh railway station, people will also be able to reach Kumbh Mela 2021 to be held in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. (Ministry of Railways Twitter handle)
5- Three more trains are proposed from Rishikesh
According to the news, three more trains are proposed to be operated from Rishikesh. Now the train between Jammu and Haridwar has started running from Rishikesh. Prayagraj Express coming up to Haridwar has also been scheduled from the yoga city of Rishikesh. (Ministry of Railways Twitter handle)