The long-awaited approval for the Jammu railway division was celebrated by key political figures, together with chief minister Omar Abdullah, Jammu and Kashmir lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha, and Union minister os state for science and know-how Jitendra Singh.
Union minister for science and know-how Jitendra Singh, Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and chief minister Omar Abdullah throughout the inauguration of the brand new railway division in Jammu on Monday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the venture nearly. (PTI Photograph)
The announcement follows the profitable trial run of the practice between Srinagar and Katra, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to inaugurate the venture quickly.
Congratulating the individuals of Jammu and Kashmir for the brand new rail division, Abdullah reassured residents of Jammu who feared detrimental impacts from the enlargement of the railway community to Srinagar.
“People of Jammu feel that if the train goes to Srinagar, Jammu will be at a loss, but I assure you, the train will benefit Jammu as well,” Abdullah stated.
He stated that the brand new service would improve commerce and tourism whereas decreasing the excessive price of flights throughout winter. “With the train to Srinagar, people will benefit from better connectivity,” he added.
Lieutenant governor Sinha echoed Abdullah’s sentiments, congratulating the individuals for the brand new railway division. He credited Prime Minister Modi for overseeing the fast completion of long-pending tasks.
“Earlier, it took a long time to complete things, but under the guidance of PM Modi, works have been completed quickly and on time. This has led to rapid development,” Sinha stated. He additionally famous the substantial development in funding and infrastructure, declaring that Jammu would quickly boast of a world-class railway station, considered one of solely 5 such stations in India.
Sinha emphasised the far-reaching affect of ongoing tasks within the area, together with the development of the Chenab Bridge, Anji Bridge, and the upcoming connection between Kashmir and Kanyakumari.
“Jammu and Kashmir is currently witnessing ₹40,000 crore worth of railway projects, and work is underway in Baramulla, Uri, Jammu, and Poonch,” he stated.
Union minister Jitendra Singh commemorated the historic progress made in rail infrastructure, noting that it took 50 years for the primary practice to achieve Jammu, and now, after a collection of challenges, the area is on the cusp of connecting with Srinagar.
“In 2014, railways work had been stalled due to alignment issues in Reasi. But after the intervention of (former minister) Suresh Prabhu, work resumed, and today we have the highest bridge in the world here,” Singh stated.
Singh additionally highlighted the significance of the 2 Vande Bharat trains that now serve Udhampur and Kathua, calling the introduction of the brand new division a catalyst for elevated tourism and commerce. “This will make Jammu the most connected city in North India, with rail, road, and air links,” he stated. (With ANI inputs)