DHARAMSHALA, HP: Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur flagged off the Paprola-Pathankot Express Train at Paprola Railway Station in Kangra district. Addressing a public gathering on the occasion, Thakur said this express service will help locals and tourists alike.
The express train will cover the distance between Paprola (Baijnath) and Pathankot in 5 hours and 5 minutes, whereas earlier it used to take more than 7 hours.
Thakur said the Ferozepur Railway Region has created this four-coach express train, which includes a first-class chair car, two general service coaches and a general-guard van. Later more coaches shall be attached to it.He said the train will have stops at Palampur, Nagrota, Kangra and Jawalamukhi road railway stations.
Advance booking for the express train is available online on the Indian Railways site. “WiFi facility has been provided at all major stations on this track for the convenience of passengers. Consultation work will provide Kangra station, a heritage look, which will be completed by March 10. A steam engine train has been made operational for children’s rides between Palampur and Baijnath,” Thakur said.
He said the Kangra Valley Railway’s website will be made operational soon. PTI
