Pilibhit residents are facing inconvenience due to the lack of regular train services on the newly converted broad gauge track. While a summer special train was initially introduced, it was discontinued, leaving people with limited options. The recently inaugurated Shahgarh route only sees one weekly special train (05055/05056 Lal Kuan-Varanasi), which...
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stops at Izzatnagar but not in Bareilly city or junction. Other trains like 05043/05044 Ramnagar-Aishbagh and 05060/05059 Lal Kuan-Howrah also have limited stoppages. This lack of regular services has disappointed residents, who expected more trains following the conversion to broad gauge. Local organizations like the Central Bar Association have submitted memorandums to the Railway Minister demanding regular trains to Lucknow, as services were previously available on the meter gauge track before its conversion.