The Indian Railways is extending the route of the Amarnath Express (12587/12588) from Jammu Tawi to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, providing direct rail access from Gorakhpur to the shrine for devotees from the Purvanchal and Bihar regions. This move follows the enhancement of several other train routes and station facilities,...
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including the expansion of stations like Barhni, Balrampur, and Thawe, with plans to increase the frequency of some trains like the Gorakhpur-Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Express and the Bandra-Gorakhpur-Bandra Terminus Antyodaya Express. Additionally, the article mentions the upcoming launch of a "mela special" train between Gonda and Tulsipur, operating from April 9th to 24th, 2024, with 15 trips. The article also provides the departure and arrival times for the mela special train.