Stoppage for Swarna Shatabdi Express and Vande Bharat Express at Hathras

What was asked, and of whom?

The question asked whether the Government is aware that the Swarna Shatabdi Express and Vande Bharat Express operating on the Delhi-Lucknow route have a halt at Aligarh but do not have a scheduled stoppage at Hathras junction, and if so, whether stoppages are being considered for Hathras junction. The Ministry of Railways was asked.

Who asked / answered

Shri Anoop Pradhan Valmiki (asked), Ministry of Railways (answered)

What the government said

• Stoppage of 18101/18102 Tatanagar - Jammu Tawi Express provided at Hathras junction w.e.f 07.09.2025
• Hathras Junction station is presently being served by 36 train services
• 26 regular train services and 02 special train services cater to Hathras-Delhi sector
• 10 regular train services cater to Hathras-Lucknow sector
• 12003/12004 Lucknow - New Delhi Swarn Shatabdi Express and 22425/22426 Ayodhya Cantt. - Anand Vihar (T) Vande Bharat Express have scheduled stoppages at Aligarh near Hathras
• Provision of stoppages depends on traffic justification, operational feasibility, availability of extra time on the section & availability of matching infrastructure such as Platform length

Points worth noting

• The answer does not provide a specific timeline for adding stoppages at Hathras for the Swarna Shatabdi or Vande Bharat Express
• The answer states that the Swarna Shatabdi and Vande Bharat Express have stoppages at Aligarh, not Hathras
• The answer lists 36 train services currently serving Hathras, including 26 regular and 2 special for Delhi, and 10 for Lucknow