Reasi: The Railway Ministry on Wednesday approved a plan to increase the maximum permissible speed of trains to 100 kmph on the 111-kilometre-long new Broad Gauge rail section between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Banihal under the Jammu Division of Northern Railway.
According to Northern Railway, the permissible speed on this section was 85 kmph for the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra - Sangaldan section and 75 kmph for the Sangaldan - Banihal section.
This decision has been taken after ensuring compliance with all the prescribed safety conditions by the Railways before the speed increase.
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Senior Divisional Commercial Manager of Jammu, Uchit Singhal, mentioned that the increase in speed will strengthen the connectivity of Jammu and Kashmir, providing passengers with faster, safer, and more comfortable travel facilities.
"The increase in speed will not only reduce travel time, but will also strengthen the connectivity of Jammu-Kashmir. Passengers will get faster, safer and more comfortable travel facilities. This will also boost tourism, trade and economic activities in the region. Railways remains continuously committed to the safety and convenience of passengers," said Singhal.
