SaralnamaThe Tanakpur-Dehradun rail service connecting Garhwal and Kumaon regions of Uttarakhand will now run thrice a week. Today, the Railway Ministry increased the frequency of train 15019/15020 Dehradun-Tanakpur Express from weekly to tri-weekly., the train will depart Dehradun on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, and from Tanakpur on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami had requested Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for this expansion. The increased service aims to benefit passengers, boost trade, tourism, and regional development. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership is driving several ambitious rail connectivity projects in Uttarakhand, including remote areas. (Updated 18 Oct 2025, 20:23 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- The Tanakpur-Dehradun rail service connecting Garhwal and Kumaon regions of Uttarakhand will now run thrice a week
- Today, the Railway Ministry increased the frequency of train 15019/15020 Dehradun-Tanakpur Express from weekly to tri-weekly
- From 1 Nov 2023, the train will depart Dehradun on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, and from Tanakpur on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays