Lalu announces new train from Gaya to South India

Patna, June 19 (UNI) Railway Minister Lalu Prasad today announced a new train from Gaya to South India.

After inspecting the passengers' amenities and other facilities at Patna and Gaya railway stations, Mr Prasad said the new train would be introduced shortly.

He said the decision was taken in view of the increasing number of pasengers travelling to southern part of the country.

'' From religious point of view Gaya is an important place and the new train would facilitate the journey of those coming here to offer pinddan. Apart from this a lot of students are studying at different places in southern India and considering their requirments, the railway has decided to run a new train from Gaya,'' he said.

During his visit at Patna railway station, Mr Prasad directed the rail authorities to give a facelift to the station and improve the facilities. He also asked the railway administration to concentrate on cleanliness.

The Minister took notice of the illegal occupancy in the women's bogey and directed to deploy Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel and special ticket collectors to ensure that no male passengers board the coach.

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