Srinagar, July 16 -- This Final Location Survey will lay the groundwork for the future construction of this vital railway link.

Northern Railway, the executing authority for this project, will oversee the FLS.

This additional new line is expected to significantly ease travel for the devotees visiting the revered Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, offering a more direct and efficient route. It also reflects the ongoing efforts by Indian Railways to expand and modernise its network nationwide, particularly in regions of high strategic and public importance.

This initiative is designed not only to enhance pilgrimage, tourism but also to contribute to the economic growth and development of the Jammu region. This strategic project underscores I...