Indian Railways has approved additional stoppages for four trains at strategically important stations in Haryana and Rajasthan as part of a passenger-centric initiative to improve rail accessibility and connectivity. The decision follows detailed operational assessment and examination of passenger demand, with all proposed stoppages found to be operationally feasible.
The approved stoppages include: 54085/54086 Delhi-Satrod Passenger at Patuwas Meharana station in Haryana; 14619/14620 Agartala-Ferozpur Express at Hansi station in Haryana; 14717/14718 Bikaner-Haridwar Express at Hansi station in Haryana; and 12981/12982 Jaipur-Asarva Express at Bijainagar station in Rajasthan.
At Patuwas Meharana station on the Rewari-Bhiwani section, which is currently served by 3 pairs of Mail/Express trains and 2 pairs of Passenger trains, the new stoppage will reduce dependence on neighboring stations at Jharili (6 km away) and Charkhi Dadri (7 km away). This will improve first-mile and last-mile connectivity for local commuters, students, and daily passengers.
Hansi station on the Bhiwani-Hisar section, already served by 8 pairs of Mail/Express trains, 7 pairs of Passenger trains, and 2 pairs of Special train services, will gain two additional long-distance services. Previously, these trains halted at Bhiwani City (37 km away) and Hisar (25 km away), and the new stoppages will enhance connectivity to northern, eastern, and western parts of the country.
Bijainagar station in Rajasthan on the Ajmer-Chanderiya section, currently served by 19 pairs of Mail/Express trains and 8 pairs of Special train services, will benefit from the Jaipur-Asarva Express stop. The train previously stopped at Nasirabad (42 km away) and Bhilwara (67 km away), and the new halt will improve connectivity between Rajasthan and Gujarat for passengers, traders, students, and business travelers.
The initiative reflects Indian Railways' focus on improving passenger convenience through better train accessibility and responsive service planning, making rail travel more accessible across the country.