Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Rishikesh to become feeder station for Haridwar
The Ministry of Railways is planning to develop Rishikesh railway station as a feeder station to help reduce the crowding at Haridwar.
This means Rishikesh will handle some of the trains and passengers, making travel easier for everyone, especially during busy times like pilgrimage seasons.
A special plan is being made to add more train services and improve the travel experience.
Some people are happy about this because it will make travel smoother, but others are worried about the impact on the environment.
Rishikesh railway station to be developed as a feeder station to ease congestion at Haridwar.
Project aims to improve train connectivity and increase capacity in the region.
Master plan being prepared to enhance passenger experience, especially during peak seasons.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the development on Saturday.
Feeder station will originate, terminate, or divert trains and passengers to support Haridwar.
- Who
- Ministry of Railways, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
- What
- Development of Rishikesh railway station as a feeder station
- When
- Announced on Saturday
- Where
- Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
- Why
- To ease congestion at Haridwar and improve connectivity
Development Supporters
Environmental Concerns
Infrastructure Development
Development Supporters
Supporters believe the development will ease congestion and improve connectivity.
Environmental Concerns
Opponents worry about the environmental impact on the ecologically sensitive region.
- Location
- Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
- Purpose
- To ease congestion at Haridwar railway station
- Announced By
- Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
- Expected Outcome
- Improved train connectivity and increased capacity
- Benefits
- Enhanced passenger experience, especially during peak pilgrimage seasons