Pilibhit gets weekly Tanakpur-Nanded train; start date unknown

• A new weekly train from Tanakpur to Nanded, via Pilibhit, has been announced following Union Minister Jitin Prasada's recommendation.
• The train aims to boost spiritual tourism and connect Pilibhit with several important cities.
• Proposed schedule: departs Tanakpur Tuesdays 9 AM, arrives Nanded Wednesdays 6:30 PM; departs Nanded Sundays 9:40 PM, arrives Tanakpur Tuesdays 5:55 AM.
• The operational start date for the new Tanakpur-Nanded train is currently unknown.
• Pilibhit Junction is a crucial hub, but passengers face challenges with existing train services and platform access, often relying on a single footbridge.

Why It Matters: Pilibhit's new train improves connectivity, but its start date is uncertain.