Two new trains for Mumbai were launched on Sunday. One from Bandra Terminus to Lalkuan in Nainital district of Uttarakhand and the other from Gaya to LTT-Kurla Terminus, enhancing connectivity with northern parts of the country.  While the train to Lalkuan was flagged off from Bandra Terminus, the second one was flagged from Gaya.

In its regular run, this train will be run as Train No. 22543/22544 Bandra Terminus-Lalkuan Express. This train is set to significantly improve travel between Mumbai’s bustling western suburbs and the scenic state of Uttarakhand, making it easier for travellers to access religious and tourist destinations. The service is expected to boost economic activities, particularly benefitting local businesses, tourism, and trade along the route. Enroute, the train will halt at Borivli, Vapi, Surat, Vadodara, Ratlam, Kota, Sawai Madhopur, Bharatpur, Mathura Jn, Hazrat Nizamuddin, Gaziabad, Hapur, Amroha, Moradabad, Rampur and Rudrapur City stations. The train consists of AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper Class, and General Second Class coaches.