Question : Extension of Rajdhani Express

(a) whether the Government proposes to run New Delhi-Dibrugarh Rajdhani via Sitamarhi-Raxaul-Darbhanga-Samastipur;
(b) if so, the time by which it is likely to be run; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND COMMERCE & INDUSTRY


(SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)


(a) to (c) There is no such proposal, at present. Owing to operational constraints, introduction of a train between New Delhi and Dibrugarh via Sitamarhi-Raxaul-Darbhanga-Samastipur or diversion of the Rajdhani Express via this route is not feasible, at present.
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