Kashmir’s all-weather train, known as Vistadome coach, is all set to chug this November, which would give a further boost to the tourism industry here, officials said. An official from Northern Railways told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the Ministry of Railways has greenlit the deployment of the Vistadome coach train on the Baramulla … Read more
Authorities are carrying a drone survey for the construction of railway lines in Kashmir, officials said on Saturday.A top railway official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a team from Survey Company, Northern Railway is conducting a drone survey for the construction of a double-track Banihal-Baramulla railway line and a new railway line … Read more
Tenders floated, work expected to start soon: CAM Saqib Yousuf The Northern Railways is likely to expand the existing 135 kilometre long Banihal-Baramulla railway track in Jammu and Kashmir into a double track. For this, tenders for carrying out a survey have been allocated by the Central government. Talking to news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), … Read more
Cables on Anji Khad Bridge successfully installed, structure set to complete next month Inching closer to connecting Kashmir Valley to the rest of India with railway network, the railways has successfully installed all 96 cables on, Anji Khad Bridge, the India’s first ‘cable-stayed railways bridge. As per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Anji Khad Bridge … Read more
The track laying work commenced on the Chenab railway bridge, located 359 metres above the riverbed, in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir commenced, officials said Tuesday. The 1.3-kilometre-long bridge, which is 35 metres higher than the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris, forms a crucial link in the 111-km stretch from Katra to Banihal, which … Read more
‘Cracks in residential structures in Doda set alarm bells ringing’ After mass migration from Uttrakhand’s Joshimath due to its feared sinking, similar tragedy almost struck the banks of Jammu and Kashmir’s Chenab River, where 21 residential structures developed cracks in Thathri tehsil of Doda since December last year. The sudden cracks in residential houses set … Read more
Steps aimed to generate employment, showcase local products: CAM Northern Railways In a bid to showcase local products and create employment opportunities for youth, the Indian Railways here have installed stalls across all 17 stations on the 135 km railway line from Banihal-Baramulla, officials said. A railway official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) … Read more
Project cost close to Rs 11000 Cr; formalities finalised, waiting for GoI’s approval: MRTC Official The much awaited J&K’s mega metro project set to come up at the whopping Rs 11,000 Crore is set to begin but the technical glitch is that the sources of funding are yet to be explored to set the ball … Read more
Bridge comprises 785 meters long steel arch spread over river; Bridge designed for blast load in consultation with DRDO; Construction of bridge taken after detailed survey; Bridge constructed to bear earthquakes; work on track laying going on, bridge to be operational soon: Officials The Indian Railways has achieved a major feat by constructing the world’s … Read more
The railways operations remained normal and not a single Jammu Kashmir bound train was affected due to the collapse of a portion of Railway Bridge over the Chakki river in Pathankot, Punjab, officials said here. As per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Station Director cum Divisional Traffic Manager, Jammu Uchit Singhal said that departure and … Read more