New Delhi, Feb. 6 -- To extend the rail connectivity of the existing Srinagar-Baramulla section, a survey for the Sopore to Kupwara (34 km) New Line has been sanctioned and the Detailed Project Report (DPR) has been prepared, the Ministry of Railways said in an official statement.

However, the project has been dropped because it was found to be infeasible. To further improve rail connectivity in the Border region, the Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for the following projects have also been prepared: Qazigund-Srinagar-Budgam doubling (118 km) and Baramulla-Uri new line (40 km), as per the Ministry.

After preparation of DPR, sanctioning of the project requires consultation with various stake-holders including State Governments and necess...