(a) whether Ranchi to New Delhi via Daltenganj Train No.12453/12454 Rajdhani Express and train No.12877/12878 Garib Rath are proposed to be operated daily;
(b) if so, the time by which it is likely to be done; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
(a) whether Ranchi to New Delhi via Daltenganj Train No.12453/12454 Rajdhani Express and train No.12877/12878 Garib Rath are proposed to be operated daily;
(b) if so, the time by which it is likely to be done; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)
(a) to (c) Increase in frequency of 12453/12454 Ranchi-New Delhi Rajdhani Express (Bi-weekly) and 12877/12878 Ranchi-New Delhi Garibrath Express(Tri-weekly) is operationally not feasible at present, as 12453/12454 Ranchi-New Delhi Rajdhani Express (Bi-weekly), 12877/12878 Ranchi-New Delhi Garibrath Express (Tri-weekly) and 20839/20840 Ranchi-New Delhi Rajdhani Express (Bi-weekly) are presently running on a common path, on all days of the week. Besides, there are terminal and maintenance constraints as well.
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