(a) whether the Government has formulated any scheme to run long distance trains from outside Delhi to decongest the heavy rail traffic on Old Delhi and New Delhi Railway Stations; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
(a) whether the Government has formulated any scheme to run long distance trains from outside Delhi to decongest the heavy rail traffic on Old Delhi and New Delhi Railway Stations; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
(SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)
(a) & (b) With a view to decongest Delhi/New Delhi terminals and rationalize train operations origin/destination of various trains have been shifted to Anand Vihar Terminal. Besides, works are also in progress for developing the sanctioned Coaching Terminals at Bijwasan, Holambi Kalan, and Shakurbasti.
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