Direct rail connectivity to Chitrakoot: Two Express trains merged, coaches doubled to 24
Indian Railways has merged two Express train services to enhance connectivity to Chitrakoot. The combined train, identified as Maa Belha Devi Dham Pratapgarh-Chitrakutdham Karwi Express, will operate with 24 coaches, doubling passenger capacity from the original 12-coach configuration. This merger will directly link Chitrakoot to the Pratapgarh-Lucknow region, providing uninterrupted rail travel and reducing the need for train changes at Kanpur Central.
The new service will bolster passenger flow between Chitrakoot, Pratapgarh, and the Lucknow area, catering to pilgrims, tourists, students, and professionals. Additionally, the merger will improve accessibility to key religious and cultural sites in Uttar Pradesh, streamline railway resources, and create a seamless rail corridor connecting Bundelkhand and Awadh, linking Chitrakoot to Lucknow, the state capital, and Pratapgarh.
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