There is a strong possibility that the long-awaited direct train connection between Moradabad and Mumbai could become a reality in the new year. The proposal to extend the existing trains running from Bandra Terminal to Hazrat Nizamuddin to Kathgodam has gained momentum. This initiative was championed by Moradabad's Samajwadi Party (SP)...
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MP, Dr. ST Hasan, who has repeatedly brought the need for Mumbai connectivity to the attention of both Parliament and railway officials. The railway authorities are now taking the proposal seriously. The extended train route is expected to pass through Moradabad and Bareilly before reaching Kathgodam. The demand for a direct train between Moradabad and Mumbai has been a long-standing one, expressed by both ordinary residents and exporters. The railway administration had previously declined the proposal, citing the absence of a washing line for train maintenance in Moradabad. However, with the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, there has been a renewed discussion on potentially approving the proposal. Dr. Hasan has proposed extending two existing trains, the Yuva Express (12247) and the Sampark Kranti Express (12908), from Bandra Terminal to Hazrat Nizamuddin to Kathgodam, effectively fulfilling Moradabad's long-held aspiration. While Senior DCM Sudhir Singh has stated that he is not aware of the proposal, the final decision rests with the Railway Board. Dr. Hasan has sent a letter to the DRM of Moradabad on December 9th, 2023, advocating for the train's operation. The extension of the train to Kathgodam is anticipated to benefit passengers in Rudrapur, Bareilly, Rampur, Moradabad, Hapur, and Ghaziabad.

Due to yard remodelling work on the Mathura Junction of the Palwal-Mathura railway line under the Agra division of North Central Railway, train operations will be affected. Train number 14726 Mathura-Bhiwani on February 6, 2024, will be canceled. The Govindgarh-Mathura section of the Bhiwani-Mathura train will be partially canceled for 70...
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days, from November 27 to February 5. Eight trains operating between Mathura-Palwal-Hazrat Nizamuddin will be rerouted via Rewari-Narnaul-Reengus-Jaipur-Sawai Madhopur from December 27 to February 5. Train number 14725 Bhiwani-Mathura will be partially canceled from November 27, 2023, to February 5, 2024, operating only between Bhiwani and Govindgarh. Train number 14726 Mathura-Bhiwani will be partially canceled from November 27, 2023, to February 5, 2024, operating only between Govindgarh and Mathura. Several trains, including 12217 Kochuveli-Chandigarh (on specific dates in January and February), 12218 Chandigarh-Kochuveli (on specific dates in December and January), 12903 Mumbai Central-Amritsar (from January 25 to February 4), 12904 Amritsar-Mumbai Central (from January 25 to February 4), 12907 Bandra Terminus-Hazrat Nizamuddin (on specific dates in January and February), 12908 Hazrat Nizamuddin-Bandra Terminus (on specific dates in January and February), 12909 Bandra Terminus-Hazrat Nizamuddin (on specific dates in January and February), and 12910 Hazrat Nizamuddin-Bandra Terminus (on specific dates in January and February), will be rerouted via Rewari-Narnaul-Reengus-Jaipur-Sawai Madhopur, with a halt at Reengus station.