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Posted: Mar 29 2018 (13:09)
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Last Response: Apr 04 2018 (13:16)
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Last Response: Apr 04 2018 (13:16)
I am regular visitor of Nepal. Due to my Job I visit nepal twice or thrice a month. Everytime I take train from NDLS to GKP, Because train is fastest way to reach Gorakhpur. However After reaching Gorakhpur JN, it takes almost 4 hours to reach Indo-nepal Border, because there is no direct train between Delhi to Nautanwa (Station Nearest to Nepal Border). Plenty of passenger trains runs on that route, but due to negligence to Railway staff, Not a single train runs on time between Gorakhpur-Nautanwa. Its very shocking to see, people have to use bus route inspite of fine railway route between Gorakhpur and Nautanwa. However if passenger trains runs on time, People will show interest to use railway inspite of bus route. Last year I have heard a news that Railway is thinking for extending rail route to Kathmandu, its nearly impossible, before thinking for such long...
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Reply received from RAILWAYS against my above complaint/suggestion
Mega block will be taken in October'18. It will take almost 1 year for GC & Infrastructure development at NNP & NPR. NPR will also get some Pit & washing lines.
No plan of extension of line to Nepal? How good are the transport facilities between NPR and actual Nepalganj city?
Line will be extended to Nepal within 2 years as Both government have decided to start Dry port in Kohalpur in Nepal which is 20 kms away from NPR. Transport facilities are good from NPR to Nepalgunj, you will get e rickshaws & you can take your own vehicle to enter Nepal.