Srinagar, April 13 -- As the Railways and local authorities gear up for inauguration of Vande Bharat train from Kashmir to Katra, commuters say the rail running within the Valley is crying for civic attention as its condition continues to worsen.

According to frequent travellers, the train from Sangaldan to Baramulla is almost always over 20 minutes late, and the coaches as well as the tracks are in a deplorable condition, with the condition worsening significantly in the past three months. The train started in the Valley in 2009.

The commuters said the frequent delay is caused by damaged track between Hamrey and Baramulla.

"The track between Hamrey and Baramulla stations is damaged, and they reduce the train speed to 30 kmph for safet...