Says Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Line to be operational early next year
Srinagar : Union Minister of Railways, Communications, Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnav on a state visit arrived in Srinagar on Saturday.
The Minister visited Budgam Railway Station and inquired about various procedures related to maintenance of trains at Carriage & Wagon Depot, Budgam. He had a detailed discussion with the officers on all matters related to maintenance of trains and gave necessary guidelines.
Vaishnav then undertook a journey from Budgam Railway Station to Baramulla Railway Station by special inspection car. He made a detailed overview of the safety and security of the railway section and took stock of the passenger amenities at Baramulla Railway Station.
The Minister discussed with the concerned railway officers the development works to be done at Baramulla Railway Station. He also interacted with Railway employees and inspected the dry fruit stall of “One Station One Product”. He appreciated the local dry fruits of Baramulla and purchased them using digital mode of payment.
After this, Vaishnaw reached Srinagar Railway Station in a special inspection car. The Parcel Office was inaugurated at Srinagar Railway Station in presence of the minister. The Minister also inspected the stall of “One Station One Product” at Srinagar Railway Station.
