Direct Train From Jharkhand to Goa (Vasco Station) Launched, Will Run Once A Week

VASCO: The Indian Railways finally launched a direct train from Jharkhand to Goa. Train Number 06398 Jasidih-Vasco Da Gama express was virtually flagged off by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.

Speaking at the function, the railway minister said this was a long pending demand of the people of Jharkhand, which has now been fulfilled.

Member of Parliament from Ranchi Sanjay Seth, Rajya Sabha MP Mahesh Poddar, MP Deepak Prakash, BJP MLA Babulal Marandai and CP Singh were present at the Ranchi Railway station to welcome the train.

The train reached the Ranchi railway station at 8:55 pm and was flagged off for Vasco da Gama station in Goa at 9:05 pm by the dignitaries present at the station to celebrate the start of a direct train connecting Jharkhand with Goa.

The train to Goa started its journey from Jasidih station in Deoghar district of the state on Tuesday.

A function was also organised at the Ranchi railway station to welcome the new train.

The train will operate once a week and will go to Goa via Bokaro, Rourkela, Bilaspur and Secunderabad.