Railway Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw Flags Off Ramnagar-Dehradun Express

Union Minister for Railways Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw today virtually flagged off the inaugural service of the Ramnagar-Dehradun Express, marking the commencement of the first-ever direct Express train connecting Ramnagar with Dehradun.

Inauguration:
Flagged off virtually by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on July 18, 2026, with Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami present.

Schedule:
- Train No. 15310: Departs Ramnagar 05:50 hrs, arrives Dehradun 12:40 hrs (Wed & Fri).
- Train No. 15309: Departs Dehradun 15:55 hrs, arrives Ramnagar 23:30 hrs.

Stops:
Kashipur, Roshanpur, Pipalsana, Moradabad, Najibabad, Haridwar.

Coaches:
AC Second, AC Third, AC Chair Car, Sleeper, Second Sitting, General Second Class.

Benefits
- Connectivity: First direct express link between Kumaon (Ramnagar/Nainital region) and Garhwal (Dehradun/Haridwar).
- Convenience: Same-day travel for students, traders, farmers, and professionals.
- Tourism Boost: Easier access to Jim Corbett National Park, Girija Devi Temple, Sitamadhi/Sitavani, and onward Char Dham routes.

Rail Development in Uttarakhand
- Station Redevelopment: 11 stations including Dehradun, Haridwar, Kathgodam, Ramnagar, Tanakpur.
- Focus: Better amenities for poor & middle-class passengers, without adding congestion.
- Rishikesh Station: Planned as a feeder to ease Haridwar’s load.
- Major Projects: Rishikesh–Karnaprayag rail line progressing rapidly; ₹4,769 crore budget allocation; projects worth ₹40,000 crore underway.
- Upcoming Events: Infrastructure expansion in Haridwar ahead of the Kumbh.

This train is a long-awaited link that not only connects two culturally rich regions but also strengthens Uttarakhand’s tourism and pilgrimage circuits.