India and Nepal discuss Janakpur–Ayodhya rail link and passenger train services on June 11-12, 2026

Exam-focused facts from the 14 June 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

India and Nepal held discussions on expanding cross-border railway connectivity during the 10th Project Steering Committee and 8th Joint Working Group meetings in Kathmandu on June 11 and 12, 2026.
The meetings focused on the preparation of standard operating procedures for launching passenger train services on the Janakpur–Ayodhya section.
The progress of the Final Location Survey report for the Raxaul–Kathmandu broad gauge rail link was reviewed.
The Jaynagar–Bijalpura–Bardibas and Jogbani–Biratnagar railway lines are being developed with Indian assistance.
Technical support was discussed for the East–West Railway Link intended to connect Nepal's southern Terai districts.