There's a lack of direct trains from Jabalpur to major pilgrimage sites like Prayagraj, Varanasi, and Ayodhya. This causes inconvenience for travelers as they have to rely on trains passing through Jabalpur, often leading to long wait times and difficulty in securing confirmed tickets. Previously, a weekly train from Jabalpur...
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to Manduadih existed, but it was discontinued. Despite the demand, especially during religious festivals like the Kumbh Mela, the railway authorities haven't introduced any new direct routes. Although multiple trains operate from Jabalpur to other destinations, a lack of direct routes to these pilgrimage sites poses a significant problem, especially for those seeking to visit Ayodhya, where confirmed tickets are extremely hard to find. The senior divisional commercial manager of the Jabalpur Railway Division stated that they will consider introducing new routes if the demand and waiting list are substantial.