(a) whether the Railways is contemplating to run Rajdhani Train from Delhi to Mangalore via Vadodara and Madgaon and if so, the details thereof;
(b) the reasons for not running important trains like Rajdhani on this route so far; and
(c) whether the Ministry is contemplating to run YPR Duranto Express (12214/12213) from weekly to at least thrice a week and if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)
(a) and (b): No, Madam. Mangalore is connected to Delhi by 10 pairs of Mail/Express train services including 1 pair of Rajdhani Express and 1 pair of Duronto Express. Of these, 8 pairs of train services are running via Vadodara and Madgaon. At present, there is no proposal for introduction of new Rajdhani Express from Delhi to Mangalore due to operational and resource constraints.
(c): No, Madam.
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