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| line = [[Rishikesh–Karnaprayag | | line = [[Rishikesh–Karnaprayag line]]<br />[[Laksar–Dehradun line|Raiwala–Rishikesh line]] | ||
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| structure = Standard (on ground station) | | structure = Standard (on ground station) | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
The [[Rishikesh–Karnaprayag | The [[Rishikesh–Karnaprayag line]] is a new railline runs from Yog Nagari Rishikesh railway station in [[Rishikesh]] to [[Karnaprayag]]. It is [[Indian Railways]]' proposed route for the [[Char Dham Railway]] to connect to the [[Chota Char Dham]]. It is to counter China's expansion.<ref name="char1">{{Cite news|url=http://www.india.com/business/chardham-to-get-rail-connectivity-indian-railways-pilgrimage-linking-project-to-cost-rs-43-29-crore-2124237/|title=Chardham to get rail connectivity; Indian Railways pilgrimage linking project to cost Rs 43.29 crorework=India.com|access-date=10 February 2021|language=en}}</ref><ref name="char2">{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/dehradun/railway-minister-lays-foundation-stone-for-final-location-survey-on-char-dham-route/articleshow/58659661.cms|title=Railway minister lays foundation stone for final location survey on char dham route|work=The Times of India|access-date=10 February 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/dehradun/first-train-arrives-at-yog-nagri-rishikesh-railway-station/articleshow/80219649.cms|title=First train arrives at Yog Nagri Rishikesh railway station|access-date=10 February 2021}}</ref> | ||
==Location== | ==Location== | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Rishikesh railway station]] | * [[Rishikesh railway station]] | ||
* [[Rishikesh–Karnaprayag | * [[Rishikesh–Karnaprayag line]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Yog Nagari Rishikesh railway station | |
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| Indian Railways | |
 Indian Railways Logo | |
| Location | THDC Colony, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand India |
| Coordinates | 30°06′36″N 78°16′41″E / 30.1099628°N 78.2780801°E |
| Elevation | 372 metres (1,220 ft) |
| Owned by | Indian Railways |
| Line(s) | Rishikesh–Karnaprayag line Raiwala–Rishikesh line |
| Platforms | 3 |
| Tracks | 3 |
| Construction | |
| Structure type | Standard (on ground station) |
| Parking | Available (Paid) |
| Other information | |
| Status | Functioning |
| Station code | YNRK |
| Zone(s) | Northern Railway |
| Division(s) | Moradabad |
| History | |
| Opened | 12 January 2021 |
| Electrified | Single Electric-Line |
Yog Nagari Rishikesh railway station is a newly built railway station serving the city of Rishikesh in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It lies in the Northern railway network zone of Indian Railways. The station code is YNRK.[1][2]
History[edit | edit source]
The Rishikesh–Karnaprayag line is a new railline runs from Yog Nagari Rishikesh railway station in Rishikesh to Karnaprayag. It is Indian Railways' proposed route for the Char Dham Railway to connect to the Chota Char Dham. It is to counter China's expansion.[3][4][5]
Location[edit | edit source]
The railway station is located in Rishikesh in Dehradun District, Uttarakhand, India.
Signage[edit | edit source]
The station signage is predominantly in English, Hindi and Sanskrit.[6]
Train[edit | edit source]
Indian railways had extended few trains to the station but due to COVID-19 pandemic trains are run as special trains.
- Kalinga Utkal Festival Special
- Yoga Express
- Yog Nagari Rishikesh–Prayagraj Sangam Special
- Yog Nagari Rishikesh–Jammu Tawi Special
- Udaipur City–Yog Nagari Rishikesh Special
- Doon Festival Special
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Uttarakhand Chief Minister Thanks Centre For Rishikesh-Karnaprayag Rail Link Budget". Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ↑ "Rishikesh-Karnprayag rail line: Indian Railways starts train operations from Yog Nagari Rishikesh station". Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ↑ "Chardham to get rail connectivity; Indian Railways pilgrimage linking project to cost Rs 43.29 crorework=India.com". Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ↑ "Railway minister lays foundation stone for final location survey on char dham route". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ↑ "First train arrives at Yog Nagri Rishikesh railway station". Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ↑ "Signage". Retrieved 10 February 2021.
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