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Detailed explanation-1: -After a short video about the railway service was played, Modi and Deuba jointly flagged off the inaugural run of the cross-border passenger train services between Jaynagar (India) and Kurtha (Nepal).

Detailed explanation-2: -UPSC Mains. Q. With reference to Jaynagar-Kurtha cross-border rail link, in which country is Kurtha located? Notes: Ircon International on behalf of Government of India (GoI), has handed over the newly commissioned cross-border rail section from Jaynagar to Kurtha (Nepal) to Government of Nepal.

Detailed explanation-3: -Nepal cooperation to a new level. Soon to be operationalized, this would be the first broad gauge (BG) cross? border rail link between India and Nepal which would further boost relations between the two neighboring countries”, stated Shri Yogesh Kumar Misra, Chairman & Managing Director, Ircon International Limited.

Detailed explanation-4: -India–Nepal Jaynagar–Bardibas railway line is a semi-operational line between India and Nepal. DEMU passenger service is operation on this route.

Detailed explanation-5: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Jayanagar. India handed over a 34.9 km long cross-border rail link connecting Jayanagar in Bihar to Kurtha in Nepal to the Nepal government on 22 October 2021.