Shimla, April 18 -- BJP Rajya Sabha MP Harsh Mahajan has urged the central government for early restoration of the Kangra Valley rail service (Pathankot-Jogindernagar) and reconsideration of the proposal to shift Pathankot railway station to Mamoon Cantonment.
In a written communique to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Mahajan stated that the Kangra Valley rail service is not merely a mode of transport but a lifeline for thousands of people in the region, including students, patients, tourists, and defence personnel.
He pointed out that services on this historic rail route have remained suspended for nearly four years, causing significant inconvenience to the public.
He said that the suspension of the rail service has adversely affecte...