Railways initiates ‘Sewa Service’ train for last mile connectivity

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Railways initiates ‘Sewa Service’ train for last mile connectivity

Wednesday, 16 October 2019 | Staff Reporter | NEW DELHI

In order to provide better travel opportunities to passengers who travel daily from neighbouring cities mainly to earn livelihood and education purposes the Railways has initiated nine new ‘Sewa Services’ spread across eight States of India.

Minister of Railways Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan, MoS Railway Suresh C Angadi and Meenakshi Lekhi, flagged off the inaugural run of Delhi — Shamli train service in a ceremony held at New Delhi Railway station on Tuesday.

Indian Railways has always strived to provide convenient and comfortable service to its users.

To provide better travel opportunities to passengers who have to travel to neighboring towns and cities mainly for livelihood and education purposes the Railways has initiated nine new Sewa Services spread across eight states of India. These daily or six days a week short distance services will be a boon to the daily passengers.

According to the statement, “Inaugural runs of train services in the other six states were also initiated with the flagging off by the dignitaries being received through video conferencing in the respective venues.

Speaking on the occasion Goyal said that based on the hub and spoke concept these trains will provide better rail connectivity between smaller and satellite towns and important cities. “Railway is working on how to be an effective engine of growth in the country. The common passengers will greatly benefit from these services,” he said.

He also shared that Railways is not going to use any new assets in these trains, with efficient planning and by enhancing operational capabilities the lie-over rakes of trains are to be used for short services during the long stationed time between two services.

This will not only increase trips but also earn revenue from the otherwise stationed coaches, he added. Dr Harsh Vardhan appreciated the work being done in all areas with a special mention of the up-gradation of stations in the National Capital Region.  

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