Vaishnaw flags off Dohrighat-Mau-Aunrihar passenger train

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday virtually flagged off Dohrighat – Aunrihar passenger train via video conferencing.

The launch ceremony was held in the presence of the Cabinet Minister of the Government of Uttar Pradesh, Arvind Kumar Sharma; Member of Parliament, Rajeev Rai along with other dignitaries and senior railway officials.

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This marks a significant step towards enhancing rail connectivity and passenger convenience in the Purvanchal region of Uttar Pradesh. The new train service has been introduced keeping in view the convenience of rail passengers and the long-standing demand for direct daily connectivity for the people of Mau and Ghazipur districts.

Aunrihar–Dohrighat–Aunrihar Passenger Train:

The train will halt at Sadat, Jakhanian, Dullahapur, Mau, Indara, Kopaganj, Ghosi, Amila and Muradpur stations. The train will be extended upto Varanasi soon.

The train will operate with an 8-coach rake comprising passenger coaches designed to provide comfortable and convenient travel for daily commuters and other passengers on the route.

Making a significant announcement, Vaishnaw stated that the newly introduced Aunrihar–Dohrighat–Aunrihar passenger service would be extended up to Varanasi. The extension will provide direct connectivity to the cultural and commercial hub of Varanasi, benefiting daily commuters, students, traders and pilgrims, while further strengthening rail access across eastern Uttar Pradesh.

The new train service will provide direct, affordable, safe, and comfortable daily rail travel to passengers of Mau, Ghazipur and surrounding areas. The train will directly benefit residents of towns and villages along the Aunrihar–Dohrighat corridor. The service will support tourism, local trade, education and employment, and is expected to fulfil a long-pending demand of the people of the region.

Addressing a public gathering at Dohrighat virtually, Vaishnaw described Dohrighat as a place of deep religious and cultural significance, associated with Lord Shri Ram and revered as the meeting place of Lord Shri Parashuramji.