Train to LoC: Rlys completes survey on Baramulla-Uri line

IN a step towards extending Kashmir’s rail connectivity up to the border town of Uri, close to the Line of Control (LoC), the Railways has completed the survey for 46-km Baramulla—Uri rail link and prepared a detailed project report (DPR) for the project having strategic importance.

- FAYAZ WANI @ Srinagar

The construction of a railway line between Baramulla and Uri will provide all-weather rail connectivity to the border district even during harsh winter. At present, Baramulla is the last railway station in north Kashmir.

While responding to a question by BJP MP Sat Pal Sharma, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Rajya Sabha about the survey of a new Baramulla-Uri line and DPR. He also said that the survey on doubling of 118-km Banihal-Baramulla rail line has also been completed and DPR prepared.