Question : DEMAND FOR SUPERFAST TRAIN FROM ALLAHABAD TO UDHAMPUR



(a) whether the people of Uttar Pradesh have raised any demands to introduce regular superfast train from Allahabad to Udhampur (Jammu);

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the time by which the said train is likely to be introduced?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)

(a) Yes, Madam.

(b) & (c) Representations are received at various levels of Railways viz. station, Divisional level, Zonal level and Railway Board’s level. However, on the basis of demands received from various quarters, action as found feasible & justified, is taken, subject to operational feasibility and commercial viability.

However, at present, there is no proposal to introduce a train between Allahabad and Udhampur.