PM Modi inaugurates Uri-2 hydroelectric project
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's dream of restoring peace in Jammu and Kashmir will be realised. Modi made the comments after flagging off the Katra-Udhampur train, which will link the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine near Katra with the rest of the country on Friday. Read this section for live updates on PM's visit to J&K| Vajpayee's Kashmir dream will be realized: Modi | Modi arrives at Srinagar amid shutdown, heightened security | PM hints at increased pvt sector role in Railways | Shutdown in Kashmir greets Modi on first visit
PM Modi inaugurates Uri-2 hydroelectric project.
PM Modi reaches Uri to inaugurate Uri-2 hydroelectric project.
PM Narendra Modi meets soldiers and officers at Badami Bagh Cantt in Srinagar.
Prime Minister Modi arrives at Srinagar to inaugurate Uri-2 hydroelectric project.
Modi concludes his speech.
This railways link will help J-K in its progress: Modi
Prime Minister Modi suggests new train to Katra be named Shreeshakti Express
Today J&K will get both speed and energy as I will be inaugurating a power project later today: Modi
I started my campaign for Lok Sabha elections with the blessing of Mata Vaishno Devi and now I am starting my development journey from here: PM
We will modernise our Railway Stations with proper facilities: Modi
There will be no obstacle in the development of Jammu. We will make Jammu's development more qualitative: PM
Devotees to get I-card here at the railway station itself. It's a good gesture on part of Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board: Modi
I congratulate the people of J-K and people of the whole country on this occasion. The opening of this railway link will benefit millions of people: Modi
Expanding railway connectivity in J-K will help tourism in the state: Omar
Omar appeals for lateral connectivity of Jammu-Baramullah railway line.
It will help millions of people who come to the mata Vaishno Devi Shrine: J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah
Minister of Railways Sadanand Gowda hails the inauguration of Udhampur-Katra railway link as momentous occasion.
Narendra Modi arrives on stage. J-K Governor NN Vohra and chief minister Omar Abdullah accompany the PM.
Prime Minister Modi flags off first train from Katra Railway Station
Modi arrives at Katra to flag off the train.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Jammu to flag off the first train from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Station.
Modi to flag off first train from Katra today
After a prolonged wait, pilgrims will be able to directly reach Katra, the base camp of Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, by rail after Prime Minister Narendra Modi flags off the first train from the station nestled in Trikuta Hills in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district on Friday.
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The train for Jammu will chug along the newly constructed line from the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Station after Modi along with Railway Minister Sadananda Gowda waves the green flag.
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The train will traverse through seven tunnels and over 30 small and large bridges.There will be a small station - Chakrakhwal - between Udhampur and Katra.
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The 25 km long Udhampur-Katra line, which is being commissioned tomorrow after prolonged delays, has been built at an estimated cost of Rs. 1,132.75 crore.
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Trains will be able to reach Katra directly as the 53-km Jammu-Udhampur rail line is already operational and now the Udhampur-Katra line, which is a part of the Kashmir rail link project, is being commissioned.
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This would enable pilgrims headed to the Vaishno Devi shrine to travel directly to the base camp at Katra.
"Till now there are three local train services between Jammu and Udhampur and all these will now be extended to Katra," said a senior Railway Ministry official.
Railways is considering extending Jammu Mail and Sampark Kranti Express up to Katra, besides introducing new trains, including Katra-Kalka Express, New Delhi-Katra AC express.
There is also a possibility of launching a new train between Varanasi and Katra, said the official, adding the purpose is to connect two holy places by train.
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According to the official, there are demands from several zones for train services to Katra.
A set of local trains from Jammu to Katra and Pathankot to Katra is also likely to be introduced to cater to the rush of Vaishno Devi pilgrims. An estimated 10 million devotees visit the shrine every year.
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Railway Protection Force (RPF) has been stationed at vulnerable locations all along the track in protected bunkers to maintain round-the-clock vigil.
Katra station is equipped with modern facilities, including tourist guide counter, cloak room, waiting hall, VIP lounge, escalators and lifts and parking spaces.
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