The Indian Railways is planning to launch a direct train service between Ayodhya (India) and Janakpur (Nepal), operating twice a week. They're also exploring a new route for the Sleeper Vande Bharat Express, running from Ayodhya via Lucknow to Bhopal. The railway administration is already operating three Vande Bharat Express...
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trains from Ayodhya, connecting it to Patna, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, and Anand Vihar. The first Amrit Bharat Express also passes through Ayodhya. The new Ayodhya-Janakpur train will be either a superfast train or a Vande Bharat Express, the details of which are yet to be finalized by the Railway Board. They've requested the Lucknow Railway Division to submit a report with details on the train's route, schedule, stoppages, and operating days. Regarding the Sleeper Vande Bharat Express, the railway officials are currently discussing its feasibility, aiming to connect Ayodhya and Bhopal via Lucknow. Furthermore, the loop line between Lucknow Junction and Manaknagar, and between Aishbagh and Manaknagar, has been completed. The route of the 12226 Delhi-Azamgarh Express, which will run from June 11th to 13th, has been changed from Manaknagar-Lucknow-Malhour to Manaknagar-Aishbagh-Malhour. The Northeast Railway Lucknow Division will inspect the bypass line between Aishbagh and Manaknagar on the same day. The railway administration has urged the public living near the railway line to exercise caution during the inspection, ensuring the safe passage of trains and keeping their livestock away from the tracks.