In an important step to increase connectivity in the Jammu region and facilitate pilgrimage, the Ministry of Railways has approved the final location survey (FLS) for an additional new railway line between Jammu and Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, covering a length of 77.96 km.
According to a railway spokesperson, it will be held at an estimated cost of ₹ 12,59,17,363 for the future railway line.
This final place survey will be the ground task to build the future of this important railway link.
The execution authority for this project will oversee Northern Railway, FLS.
In this additional new line, the journey is expected to reduce the journey for devotees visiting Shree Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, who offers more direct and efficient routes. It also shows the ongoing efforts by Indian Railways to expand and modernize its network, especially in areas of high strategic and public importance.
This initiative has been designed not only to enhance pilgrimage, tourism, but also to contribute to the economic development and development of the Jammu region. This strategic project underlines commitment to increase the infrastructure of Indian Railways and improve access to major destinations