There is a strong possibility that the long-awaited direct train connection between Moradabad and Mumbai could become a reality in the new year. The proposal to extend the existing trains running from Bandra Terminal to Hazrat Nizamuddin to Kathgodam has gained momentum. This initiative was championed by Moradabad's Samajwadi Party (SP)...
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MP, Dr. ST Hasan, who has repeatedly brought the need for Mumbai connectivity to the attention of both Parliament and railway officials. The railway authorities are now taking the proposal seriously. The extended train route is expected to pass through Moradabad and Bareilly before reaching Kathgodam. The demand for a direct train between Moradabad and Mumbai has been a long-standing one, expressed by both ordinary residents and exporters. The railway administration had previously declined the proposal, citing the absence of a washing line for train maintenance in Moradabad. However, with the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, there has been a renewed discussion on potentially approving the proposal. Dr. Hasan has proposed extending two existing trains, the Yuva Express (12247) and the Sampark Kranti Express (12908), from Bandra Terminal to Hazrat Nizamuddin to Kathgodam, effectively fulfilling Moradabad's long-held aspiration. While Senior DCM Sudhir Singh has stated that he is not aware of the proposal, the final decision rests with the Railway Board. Dr. Hasan has sent a letter to the DRM of Moradabad on December 9th, 2023, advocating for the train's operation. The extension of the train to Kathgodam is anticipated to benefit passengers in Rudrapur, Bareilly, Rampur, Moradabad, Hapur, and Ghaziabad.