For the benefit of devotees in Uttarakhand, the government has announced a direct weekly train service linking Tanakpur, in Uttarakhand’s Terai region, to Takht Sri Hazur Sahib Nanded in Maharashtra.Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu announced on social media that the long-standing demand of the Sikh Sangat had been fulfilled with this connectivity.He said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and through the efforts of the Railway Ministry, a historic decision had been taken for the Sikh and Punjabi community of Uttarakhand’s Terai region.He said the Nanded-Tanakpur Weekly Express would be flagged off on July 6, providing direct rail connectivity from Tanakpur to Takht Sri Hazur Sahib Nanded, calling the step a true honour to the faith and dedication of the Sangat.He said the new service marks a major boost in Uttarakhand’s connectivity with Nanded Sahib, eliminating the need for multiple train changes and long road journeys that pilgrims from the Kumaon-Terai belt previously had to undertake.