Srinagar, Feb. 4 -- Sharing details about J&K-specific provisions in the Union Budget 2025 related to railway infrastructure and development projects, Railway Minister AshwaniuVaishnaw on Monday informed that an allocation of Rs 844 crore has been earmarked for the UT.

Talking of the government's commitment to further enhancing railway infrastructure and connectivity in J&K, Vaishnaw provided an update on key railway infrastructure and development projects in the region.

He announced that all necessary testing processes for the much-awaited Katra-Srinagar railway line have been completed, and commercial operations will commence soon. He did not however specify any date for the formal inauguration of the train service between Katra and Sri...