Nepal, India step up preparations for Janakpurdham-Ayodhya railway service

DHANUSHA: Preparations for the proposed Janakpurdham-Ayodhya railway service have gathered pace. Indian railway officials arrived in Dhanusha on Thursday for safety and technical inspections, while a 17-coach train from Ayodhya was brought in for preliminary testing and inspection, according to Nepal Railway Company.

Paribesh Parajuli, General Manager of Nepal Railway Company, said the 17-coach train had been brought in during the first phase of preparations for operating services between Janakpurdham and Ayodhya.

He said a formal agreement between Nepal and India covering the service launch date and other administrative arrangements is yet to be finalised.

Parajuli said inspections are underway to assess safety arrangements, the condition of railway tracks, technical capacity and other operational requirements necessary for commencing the service.

According to Nepal Railway Company, Indian railway officials are also scheduled to hold discussions with Nepali railway officials on train operations, safety measures and technical preparations.

(With inputs from RSS)