The Jammu to Vaishno Devi Katra railway line has received official survey approval to enhance pilgrimage travel and strengthen regional connectivity, according to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw’s recent announcement. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Jammu to Vaishno Devi Katra railway line approved for survey
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New Push for Jammu to Vaishno Devi Katra railway line

India’s Railway Ministry has approved the Final Location Survey (FLS) for the Jammu to Vaishno Devi Katra railway line, aiming to meet the long-standing travel needs of millions of pilgrims annually. Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed the move in a letter to Minister Jitendra Singh.

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The proposed project seeks to enhance convenience and reduce travel time for passengers heading to the shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi. Located in Jammu and Kashmir, the route serves a crucial religious corridor and symbolizes the government’s ongoing infrastructure commitment.

Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, railway development across the Kashmir Valley has gained renewed momentum. The new line builds upon this agenda and marks the first such expansion in nearly five decades.

Strategic Significance of the Jammu to Vaishno Devi Katra railway line

This rail link is expected to play a critical role in integrating spiritual tourism with regional development. Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra station, at the base of the Trikuta mountains, currently handles millions of devotees, making the line essential for capacity expansion.

Jitendra Singh welcomed the announcement, emphasizing its importance for both pilgrims and the broader Jammu and Kashmir population. He stated that improved transport would catalyze economic growth while ensuring smoother travel for religious visitors.

The survey approval also highlights India’s strategy to modernize connectivity in underdeveloped and strategically important regions. With the groundwork now set, construction planning is expected to follow swiftly to meet growing transportation demands.

Source, photo: infra.economictimes.indiatimes.com

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