KHATIMA NEWS
Nainital
Rail services arriving at Kathgodam from Delhi and Howrah are largely full ahead of Diwali. The Ranikhet Express has reported waiting figures between 140 and 40, while the Bagh Express has no available seats for several dates. Some seats remain on the Sampark Kranti and Shatabdi Express from Haldwani.
Nainital
Passengers arriving in Haldwani and Kathgodam faced delays on trains from Kolkata and Delhi, with signal work in Bihar forcing diversions. Bagh Express reached one hour 40 minutes late, while Sampark Kranti arrived after midnight on successive days. Heavy bookings on Ranikhet and Bagh Express added to travel difficulties after the weekend.
Haridwar
The Bandra Terminus–Delhi Sarai Rohilla Garib Rath Express will be extended to Haridwar, while new AC train services linking Haridwar with Veraval and Okha have received approval. The expanded network is expected to improve access from western India, particularly for pilgrims visiting during the upcoming Kumbh, while supporting religious tourism and Uttarakhand’s local economy.
Haridwar
The Railway Ministry has approved 2 AC Express services from Haridwar and agreed to extend the Bandra Terminus–Delhi Sarai Rohilla Garib Rath Express to the Uttarakhand city. Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, who said the decision would support pilgrims, tourists, traders, students and other passengers.
Nainital
Travel demand from Delhi towards Haldwani and Kathgodam is rising sharply as the October 2 holiday coincides with the weekend. Several return trains have substantial waiting lists, while evening Volvo and AC bus services are full. Officials expect heavier passenger movement, although seats remain available on services departing from Haldwani.
