SRINAGAR, Nov 29: Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) leader and Pulwama MLA Waheed Para on Friday urged Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to establish Vande Bharat Express stop at Awantipora Railway station in south Kashmir.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to inaugurate Vande Bharat train in January 2025 and it would directly connect Kashmir to New Delhi.
The PDP leader while appealing for a halt at Awantipora station highlighted the region’s significance and noted that Awantipora houses several key establishments, including the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), an airfield, a major university, and an emerging industrial hub.
He said that the stop of Vande Bharat train at Awantipora would play a crucial role in development and accessibility for the region.
“Strongly urging for a Vande Bharat Express stop at Awantipora, Pulwama! Home to AIIMS, Awantipora Airfield, a major university, and a growing industrial hub, this stop is vital for South Kashmir’s connectivity and development. Requesting @AshwiniVaishnaw Ji and @RailMinIndia to consider Pulwama’s strategic importance,” Para said in a post on X.
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