Govt. Approves FLS For New Jammu-Katra Railway Line; To Boost Vaishno Devi Pilgrimage Connectivity

In a major move towards enhancing rail connectivity in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the final location survey (FLS) has now been approved for a new railway line from Jammu to Katra. Devotees will now be able to visit the sacred shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi more conveniently. 

FLS Approved For Jammu-Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Railway Line

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As per a report by India TV, Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced good news. The FLS for an additional railway line between Jammu and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, Katra, has been approved. This new rail corridor is a crucial step to enhance connectivity for thousands of devotees who visit the Vaishno Devi shrine every year.

Union Minister Jitendra Singh responded to the announcement and expressed his gratitude on X. He wrote, “Honourable @AshwiniVaishnaw ji, heartfelt gratitude to you. This decision will ensure convenience and ease in transportation for passengers and devotees of Mata Vaishno Devi. It is a result of the highest priority given to rail connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir under the leadership and guidance of Prime Minister Shri @NarendraModi ji since 2014 that, after a long gap of 50 years, rail services are now reaching the Kashmir Valley.”

Not only that, but this was a much-anticipated railway line. It is also intended to streamline travel to the foot of the Trikuta mountains, where the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi railway station serves as the primary gateway to the temple. This additional line will make the journey of the devotees smoother. Moreover, it will also support the region’s growing tourism sector, along with handling the influx of pilgrims in a much better way.

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Part Of Broader Development In J&K

This approval is actually part of broader infrastructure development in J&K under PM Narendra Modi’s leadership. The government has placed a special focus on boosting transport and tourism connectivity. It is especially working to improve access to the Kashmir valley. 

This new Jammu-Katra railway line is expected to further boost tourism. It will also help to make the ties stronger between the Union Territory and the rest of the country, as per a report by India TV. With the FLS now approved, the rest of the preparations will follow. The pilgrimage to Mata Vaishno Devi Temple is all set to become easier, safer, and more efficient.

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According to us, this is great news. This new railway will certainly make the pilgrimage to the temple easier. Don’t you think so?

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