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In an attempt to improve connectivity in the Jammu and Kashmir region, the Northern Railways has fast-tracked operational and redevelopment works in the Jammu division to facilitate a direct train service between Jammu and Srinagar on the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramula-Rail-Link (USBRL). The main operational bottlenecks on this line are focused on the Jammu-Katra stretch, particularly involving ongoing infrastructure and station works.

“Work 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,” a senior railway official said, quoted the Kashmir Observer. The senior official further said that the trains that currently operate from Katra to Srinagar will soon start operating from Jammu. 

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Jammu-Srinagar Route: Reasons For Delay

According to railway officials, the major challenge on the Jammu-Katra stretch is the problem with the construction of bridges, laying of tracks, and the redevelopment of the stations, which is delaying the launch of commercial services on this route. 

“At Jammu station, there are two categories of work, 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–Srinagar connectivity at the earliest,” the official added.

Uchit Singhal, Senior Divisional Commercial Manager (DCM), Jammu Division, said: “At 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.”

He further added that the redevelopment and operational processes are progressing at a steady pace, and by November end all the roadblocks are expected to be clear. After this, further decisions will be taken as to when will the full stretch be opened for commercial service. 

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Jammu To Srinagar: Major Stations

Here are the major stations on the Jammu-Srinagar railway route:

  • Jammu Tawi

  • Udhampur

  • Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra

  • Reasi

  • Bakkal

  • Dugga

  • Sawalkote

  • Sangaldan

  • Sumber

  • Khari

  • Banihal

  • Qazigund

  • Anantnag

  • Awantipora

  • Pampore

  • Srinagar

  • Baramulla

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