India-Nepal train service to begin soon

The first passenger train to run on broad gauge between India and Nepal is likely to run from December this year, say sources in the railways.

The train will run from Jayanagar in Bihar to Kurtha in Dhanusa district in Janakpur Zone of south-eastern Nepal, which is a 34km stretch.

An immigration checkpost is likely to be established at Jayanagar station manned by either the Bureau of Immigration or the state government. No visa will be required for Indian and Nepalese nationals crossing the border through this stretch.