3 days a week: The Dehradun-Tanakpur Express will now run thrice weekly instead of once. The Railway Ministry approved this increase on after Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met with Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav in New Delhi. Train 15019 will run on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday from Dehradun. Train 15020 will run on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from Tanakpur. This change aims to improve connectivity between Kumaon and Garhwal regions, boosting travel, trade, and tourism. CM Dhami thanked the Railway Ministry, saying this will aid regional development. The Railway Board has ordered immediate implementation and wide publicity of the new schedule. (Updated 17 Oct 2025, 20:43 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 3 days a week: The Dehradun-Tanakpur Express will now run thrice weekly instead of once
- The Railway Ministry approved this increase on 8 Oct 2025 after Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met with Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav in New Delhi
- Train 15019 will run on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday from Dehradun