Jammu, May 26: Jammu Railway Division on Tuesday announced that the downside track of crucial bridge (number 17) on Kathua-Madhopur rail section would become operational after May 31.
“The restoration work of railway bridge number 17, located between Kathua and Madhopur rail section, is nearing completion. Upon completion of the work, the down side track will be restarted from June,” informed Raghvender Singh, Public Relations Inspector, Jammu Railway Division.
Earlier, according to Singh, due to repairs on the railway bridge, only the up side single railway track was operational. “Interlocking work on this section will be completed on May 31, 2026 and from June, train movement on both up and down lines will resume normally,” he said.
After the resumption of both lines, major cancelled trains i.e., train number 12549, 12550, 19415, 19416, 20847, 20848, 20985, 20986, 22941, 22942, 12207, 12208, 14611, 19107, 19108, 22705, 22706 will also be restored from June.
“Despite technical challenges, railway engineers worked day and night to make the bridge stronger than before. Now restoration of the track will ease movement for passengers traveling to Jammu, Mata Vaishno Devi at Katra. It will also facilitate smooth freight transport, commercial activities, and military logistics,” Singh said.
He maintained that resumption of services from both ends from June will ensure operation of all trains as per their scheduled timings, routes, and halts.
“The railway administration regrets the inconvenience caused to passengers during this period and expresses gratitude for their patience and cooperation,” Singh said. He requested the passengers to check the updated status of trains from NTES/139 or the official railway website before commencing their journey.
