Anantnag, Aug. 9 -- The Northern Railway has announced the opening of Anantnag railway station in the Jammu division for goods transport, a move expected to significantly enhance trade and economic activity in the Kashmir Valley.

According to officials, the station will now operate daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., handling all categories of goods except petroleum products. The decision is being hailed as a milestone for the Baramulla-Srinagar-Banihal rail corridor, which forms part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project.

Railway authorities said the step will give Kashmiri products, including horticulture produce, handicrafts, and fresh fruits and vegetables, better access to markets across India. It is also expected ...