Srinagar, March 12 -- The Banihal-Sangaldan Railway Line has been constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 15,863 crore and is expected to revolutionize the railway transportation system in J&K. Sangaldan is located in Reasi district and this is around 48 kms from Banihal. Very soon Sangaldan will be further connected with Katra railway station.

The work on the 63 kms Katra Sangaldan section is going at a fast pace and is in an advanced stage of completion. This section includes 14 main tunnels and 5 escape tunnels. The mining work on all these tunnels has been completed. Out of a total scope of 67 kms, 59 kms track lining has been completed.

Out of 33 bridges , 32 bridges are complete and work on the last bridge is also in the advanced s...