Srinagar, Nov 05: The Northern Railways has fast-tracked operational and redevelopment works in the Jammu division to enable a direct train service between Jammu and Srinagar \u2014 a move that will mark a big milestone in J&K\u2019s railway connectivity.<\/p>\n
A senior railway official told the news agency – Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the trains, which currently operate from Katra in Reasi district to Srinagar, are expected to start from Jammu railway station soon. \u201cWork is underway to make the direct service possible. Flash floods earlier slowed down progress and shifted our targets, but the project is now being pushed aggressively,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
According to officials, the major challenges lie on the Jammu\u2013Katra stretch, where work on bridges, tracks, and station redevelopment is in progress.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt Jammu station, there are two categories of work \u2014 civil structure and track-related. The track work is almost complete, while civil structures, including new platforms and station facilities, are nearing completion. The progress is being monitored to establish Jammu\u2013Srinagar connectivity at the earliest,\u201d the official added.<\/p>\n
Speaking to KNO, Uchit Singhal, Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, Jammu Division, said: \u201cAt present, the train is operational up to Katra. Once the bottlenecks are cleared and readiness is in place, the direct service to Jammu will begin.\u201d<\/p>\n
He said that redevelopment and operational processes are moving at a steady pace. \u201cBy November, we expect the bottlenecks to be cleared. After that, further decisions will be taken,\u201d Singhal said.<\/p>\n
The USBRL (Udhampur\u2013Srinagar\u2013Baramulla Rail Link) is regarded as one of India\u2019s greatest engineering achievements. It includes the world\u2019s highest railway bridge, built over the Chenab River\u2014taller than the Eiffel Tower\u2014and India\u2019s first cable-stayed railway bridge at Anji Khad. (KNO)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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