Srinagar: Ten years after the laying of foundation stone of the prestigious Kashmir rail project, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will dedicate the first ever train service in the valley to people tomorrow.
The Prime Minister will inaugurate the train service in the valley by flagging off a train at Nowgam Railway Station, an official spokesman said.
Initially, the train will run from Rajwansher in Budgam district to Anantnag, covering a distance of 66 kms, the spokesman said, adding the fare for the travel will be Rs 15.
The regular service of the train will commence from October 12. There will be eight-coach DEMU Rake in the train, he said.
The stoppages will be at Budgam, Srinagar, Pampore, Kakapora, Awantipora, Panjgam, Bijbehara, Rajwansher and Anantnag, the spokesman said.
The train, which is expected to cover the 66-km in about one hour and 35 minutes including stoppage time at various stations, will be run twice a day from either side.
The Prime Minister will inaugurate the train service in the valley by flagging off a train at Nowgam Railway Station, an official spokesman said.
Initially, the train will run from Rajwansher in Budgam district to Anantnag, covering a distance of 66 kms, the spokesman said, adding the fare for the travel will be Rs 15.
The regular service of the train will commence from October 12. There will be eight-coach DEMU Rake in the train, he said.
The stoppages will be at Budgam, Srinagar, Pampore, Kakapora, Awantipora, Panjgam, Bijbehara, Rajwansher and Anantnag, the spokesman said.
The train, which is expected to cover the 66-km in about one hour and 35 minutes including stoppage time at various stations, will be run twice a day from either side.
Source: www.mid-day.com
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