Northern Railway GM inspects Jammu-Katra section

The General Manager (GM) of Northern Railway, Rajesh Kumar Pandey, on Sunday conducted a comprehensive inspection of the Jammu-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra rail section to evaluate the operational readiness and safety standards of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project.

During this significant visit, the General Manager was accompanied by the Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) of Jammu, Vivek Kumar, and other senior divisional officials.

“During his inspection, the General Manager focused on various key aspects as he reviewed the maintenance and operational protocols for the Chenab bridge – the world’s highest railway arch bridge located in the Reasi district and the Anji Khad bridge, India’s first cable-stayed rail bridge,” Raghvender Singh, Public Relations Inspector, Jammu Railway Division said.

Special attention was paid to track stability, signalling systems, tunnels, and safety infrastructure during the inspection. The rail section between Jammu and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra was thoroughly reviewed.

The General Manager also took stock of the passenger amenities available at the stations and the ongoing modernisation works being undertaken under the ‘Amrit Bharat Scheme.’ During his inspection, GM Pandey issued directives to the officials to complete all pending works within the stipulated timeframes. He reiterated that Northern Railway remained fully committed to providing efficient, safe and high-quality rail services in this region.

“This inspection marks a significant step towards strengthening rail connectivity between Kashmir and the rest of the country,” Singh said.