**Summary:**
This document summarizes the Ministry of Railways' response to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1829, addressed on July 30, 2025, regarding the potential stoppage of the Kalindi Express (14117/14118) and Kanpur-Anwarganj Intercity Express (15038/15037) at Araul Makanpur railway station in Kanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. The question was posed by Shri Ashok Kumar Rawat, inquiring about proposals received from public representatives and the government's subsequent actions.
The Minister of Railways, Information Broadcasting and Electronics Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, responded that the Ministry receives numerous requests for train stoppages from various sources. While a centralized database of all such requests is not maintained due to the continuous and dynamic nature of their receipt, each proposal is examined for feasibility and justification.
The response highlights that Araul Makanpur station is currently served by 10 train services. Furthermore, the Kalindi Express and the Kanpur-Anwarganj Express already have scheduled stops at Bilhaur, a station near Araul Makanpur. The Ministry considers the provision of additional train stoppages an ongoing process, subject to operational feasibility and traffic justification.
Key Entities Referenced
Kalindi Express: A train, specifically Kalindi Express 14117 and 14118, for which a stoppage at Araul Makanpur railway station has been requested.
KanpurAnwarganj Intercity Express: A train, specifically KanpurAnwarganj Intercity Express 15038 and 15037, for which a stoppage at Araul Makanpur railway station has been requested.
Araul Makanpur railway station: A railway station in Kanpur district of Uttar Pradesh, India, where a request for train stoppages has been made.
Kanpur district, Uttar Pradesh: The district and state in India where Araul Makanpur railway station is located.
Ashwini Vaishnaw: The Minister of Railways, Information Broadcasting and Electronics Information Technology.
Railway Board: An entity within the Indian Railways that receives proposals for train stoppages.
Zonal Railways: An entity within the Indian Railways that receives proposals for train stoppages.
PrayagrajBhiwani Kalindi Express: Alternative name for Kalindi Express
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1829
TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.07.2025
STOPPAGE OF KALINDI EXPRESS
†1829. SHRI ASHOK KUMAR RAWAT:
Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:
(a) whether any proposals have been received from the public
representatives to provide stoppage of Kalindi Express-14117 and
14118 and Kanpur-Anwarganj Intercity Express-15038 and 15037 up
and down trains at Araul-Makanpur railway station in Kanpur district of
Uttar Pradesh; and
(b) if so, the details of the action taken by the Government to provide
stoppage of above trains keeping in view the increasing number of
passengers on the above railway station?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND
ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)
(a) & (b) Proposals/ requests/ suggestions/ representations, both
formal and informal inter alia for provision of stoppage of trains are
received from Members of Parliament, elected representatives,
organizations/rail users etc. at various levels including Railway Board,
Zonal Railways, Divisional Office etc. As receipt of such proposals/
requests/ suggestions is a continuous and dynamic process,
centralized compendium of such requests is not maintained. However,
these are examined and action as found feasible and justified is taken
from time to time.
Araul Makanpur station is presently being served by 10 train services.
Further, 14117/18 Prayagraj-Bhiwani Kalindi Express and 15037/38
Kanpur Anwarganj-Kasganj Express have scheduled stoppage at
Bilhaur near Araul-Makanpur. Besides, provision of stoppage of trains
is an on-going process on Indian Railways subject to operational
feasibility, traffic justification etc.
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