Indian railways approves ₹238 crore safety works on Jammu–Katra rail section
Jammu, May 19,2026- Indian Railways has approved critical infrastructure and safety enhancement works worth ₹238 crore on the Jammu–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra rail section, aimed at strengthening the resilience and reliability of the strategically important route. The approved works include slope stabilisation, tunnel rehabilitation and bridge protection measures along the Jammu–Katra section, which passes […]
Kashmiri apples gain lifeline as railways launch special parcel vans to Delhi and Jammu
SRINAGAR, 11 September ,2025 — In a significant boost to Kashmir’s horticulture sector, Indian Railways launched two dedicated parcel vans on Thursday, September 11, 2025, to transport Kashmiri apples from Budgam station to Delhi and Jammu. This initiative aims to provide a faster, safer, and more reliable alternative to the Srinagar–Jammu National Highway (NH-44), which […]
Mega Tiranga rally at LoC Teetwal celebrates national pride with 1.5 km National Flag
Kupwara, August 9, 2025 – In a vibrant display of patriotism and national unity, a massive Tiranga Rally was held in Teetwal, near the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district, Jammu and Kashmir, as part of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav initiative. The rally featured a 1.5-kilometer-long National Flag, symbolizing the unbreakable spirit of India, carried by over 3,000 participants, including students, locals, officials, and activists. […]
Historic milestone: First freight train arrives at Anantnag goods shed in Kashmir valley
Srinagar, August 9, 2025 – In a landmark achievement for Jammu and Kashmir’s connectivity, the first-ever freight train reached the newly commissioned Anantnag Goods Shed in the Kashmir Valley from Rupnagar, Punjab, on Saturday, August 9, 2025. This historic event marks a significant step in integrating the Kashmir region with India’s national freight network, promising reduced […]
PM Narendra Modi to flag off historic train from Katra to Kashmir valley on April 19, 2025
Jammu, March 27, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the first-ever train service from Katra to the Kashmir Valley on April 19, marking a significant milestone in fulfilling a decades-long dream of rail connectivity to the region. The event, scheduled to take place at Katra, the base camp for the Shri […]
Lt Governor, Union Railway Minister Launch much-awaited Vistadome train services in Kashmir
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 19: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha and Union Minister for Railways, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, today launched the much-awaited Vistadome train services in Kashmir.Union Minister and Chief Ministers of Assam and Tripura had joined the ceremony through video-conferencing. Later, the Lt Governor flagged off the first Vistadome coach train to Banihal from Srinagar Station.Speaking […]