The new train service is expected to boost economic and industrial mobility by linking mineral, textile, and trade hubs, thereby supporting business activities and workforce movement.
The issue figured during the talks between CM Sharma and Union Minister Vaishnav while reviewing ongoing and pending railway projects in Rajasthan.
Train services in the Lumding–Badarpur Hill section of Assam have come to a halt after a massive landslide, triggered by relentless rains, damaged nearly 100 metres of railway track.
Underlining that generations in Jammu and Kashmir had long dreamt of railway connectivity, Modi said that dream has today become a reality.
With upcoming rail connectivity to Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday highlighted the potential of J&K’s flowers in global markets. He chaired a meeting of the Department of Floriculture, Parks, and Gardens to review its functioning and discuss strategies to enhance the sector’s potential.
At least seven freight train cars tumbled into the Yellowstone river in US’ Montana reportedly after a bridge collapse, causing asphalt and molten sulfur cargo to spill into the water.
"The DRM informed them that a proposal for the development of the platform had been adopted by the higher authorities and that work will start as soon as the funds are available,"
The capitals of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura have already been connected by a broad gauge rail network.
The foundation stone for the rail line was laid way back in 1974 at Amb by then Railway Minister Lalit Narayan Mishra.
