Rlys enhances track safety in Kashmir ahead of snow season
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By Irfan Yattoo
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08 Oct 2025
Srinagar, Oct 8: With winter approaching, Indian Railways has initiated special safety and maintenance measures to ensure uninterrupted rail operations and track stability across the Kashmir Valley.
The Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Jammu, has directed regular monitoring and
destressing of railway tracks between Sadura and Panzgom to prevent disruptions caused by weather-induced stress—common during the harsh winter months.
As part of these precautionary efforts, several trains have been short-terminated, short-originated, or extended to facilitate necessary track maintenance.
Similarly, Train No. 74614 from Baramulla to Banihal and Train No. 74626 from Baramulla to Sangaldan have been short-terminated at Anantnag, while Train No. 74615 from Banihal to Baramulla has been short-originated at Anantnag.
Additionally, Train No. 74631 from Sangaldan to Baramulla has also been short-terminated at Anantnag, whereas Train No. 74628 has been extended to Sangaldan and Train No. 74619 re-originated from Sangaldan.
Passengers have been advised to check updated train schedules on the Indian Railways website, NTES portal, or by dialing 139 before starting their journeys.
Uchit Singhal, Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, Jammu Division, told Rising Kashmir that these measures are aimed at ensuring passenger safety and uninterrupted train operations during the winter months, when the tracks in the valley are more vulnerable to weather-induced stress.
He emphasised that the work would continue as needed until conditions stabilise, reflecting Indian Railways’ commitment to operational safety and reliability in the region.
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