By J&KChief Minister Omar Abdullah lauds inauguration of new Rail Division at Jammu
Assures Rail link to Kashmir will also greatly benefit Jammu
JAMMU, JANUARY 6 Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today expressed gratitude and optimism during the inauguration of the new Rail Division of Jammu at the Jammu-Tawi Railway Station.
The event, marked as a historic milestone for the people of Jammu and Kashmir, was inaugurated and addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi through video conference.
On the occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also inaugurated and laid foundation of several rail projects in different parts of country.
Also in attendance were Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh, Member of Parliament Jammu, several Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) and other dignitaries.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah congratulated the people of Jammu and Kashmir on this landmark achievement and extended his sincere thanks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and the Member of Parliament for fulfilling a long-standing demand for a dedicated rail division in Jammu.
“For years, our rail division was managed from Firozpur because rail connectivity did not extend to Jammu and Kashmir. Over time, however, the rail network steadily expanded—from Pathankot to Jammu, then to Udhampur, Katra, and Kashmir. Today, we see a growing rail network connecting Srinagar to Baramulla, Anantnag, Banihal, and now Sangaldan. The recent trial run of the train between Srinagar and Katra is a promising sign of progress, and we look forward to the completion of this connectivity under the leadership of the Prime Minister,” the Chief Minister said.
Referring to the significance of the new connectivity, Chief Minister Abdullah remarked, “We recently received the good news that a trial train is being run from Srinagar to Katra.
