DE Web Desk
New Delhi, Dec 24: In a piece of good news for the people of Jammu & Kashmir’s Udhampur and Kathua, the New Delhi-Katra Vande Bharat Express train will have its stoppage in the two towns.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh took to X to announce the news.
In a series of posts on X, Singh said, “Heartening news for Udhampur and Kathua. Ever since the first Vande Bharat train started operating from #Katra and Delhi in 2019, there had been a consistent demand for its stoppage in Kathua and Udhampur as well. Thanks Prime Minister Narendra Modi for responding to our request.
“The new Vande Bharat from Katra to Delhi starting 30 December will have a Stop in Udhampur and Kathua also. This will not only come as a huge relief but also provide ease of travel, ease of business and overall ease of living,” Singh added.
The Indian Railways also achieved a significant milestone in the Udhampur-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project with the successful completion of Tunnel T-1, measuring 3,209 meters, between Katra and Reasi Stations on December 20.
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