(a) whether 31Up/32Down train from Varanasi to Balia has been discontinued;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor; and
(c) the time by which the said train is likely to be re-started?
(a) whether 31Up/32Down train from Varanasi to Balia has been discontinued;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor; and
(c) the time by which the said train is likely to be re-started?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a) & (b): Yes, Madam. The Express train running between Ballia and Varanasi via Rasra-Mau
was discontinued upon conversion of the section from Meter gauge to Broad gauge.
(c): At present, there is no proposal to restart the said train as Ballia and Varanasi are
well connected by 17 pairs of trains.