New Delhi, Feb. 6 -- In a lively Question Hour and Zero Hour session in the Rajya Sabha on Friday, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw addressed key concerns on infrastructure development, including potential Metro services in Jammu, stalled projects due to land and environmental issues, demands for premium train connectivity, and ongoing railway initiatives in Kerala.
During Question Hour, BJP-nominated MP Gulam Ali raised a question on plans for a Metro in Jammu.
Responding, Railway Minister Vaishnaw said he would pass his question to Manohar Lal Khattar, who looks after Metro, but acknowledged the unique challenges of operating rail systems in high-altitude regions like Jammu and Kashmir.
"The operation of rail in high altitude areas is...