+
Railway Ministry Approves 100 kmph Limit On Katra Banihal Section
RAILWAYS & METRO RAIL

Railway Ministry Approves 100 kmph Limit On Katra Banihal Section

The Ministry of Railways has approved raising the maximum permissible speed to 100 kmph on the 111-kilometre new broad-gauge rail section between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Banihal in the Jammu Division of Northern Railway.

Northern Railway had earlier prescribed maximum speeds of 85 kmph for the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to Sangaldan stretch and 75 kmph for the Sangaldan to Banihal stretch. The ministry said the decision followed verification that all prescribed safety conditions had been met before increasing the speed.

Uchit Singhal, senior divisional commercial manager of Jammu, said the speed enhancement would strengthen connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir and deliver faster, safer and more comfortable travel for passengers. He added that the change was expected to boost tourism, trade and broader economic activity in the region. The official reiterated that the railways remained continuously committed to passenger safety and convenience.

Rail officials indicated that the higher permissible speed will reduce journey times between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Banihal and improve the overall passenger experience on the route. The announcement came alongside the virtual inauguration of a gauge-converted Kailaras-Sabalgarh-Birpur section in Madhya Pradesh by senior government ministers, and the extension of the Gwalior-Kailaras service up to Birpur. Authorities noted that the extension provides direct rail links between Birpur, Vijaypur and Sabalgarh with Gwalior and expands affordable travel options for residents of rural and tribal districts.

Rail sources said the new connections are expected to improve access to education, healthcare and employment opportunities in the affected districts and to support local commerce. The ministry and Northern Railway affirmed that operational and safety protocols would be monitored as services adapt to higher speeds. Officials said the measure formed part of ongoing efforts to enhance network capacity and passenger convenience across regions.

The Ministry of Railways has approved raising the maximum permissible speed to 100 kmph on the 111-kilometre new broad-gauge rail section between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Banihal in the Jammu Division of Northern Railway. Northern Railway had earlier prescribed maximum speeds of 85 kmph for the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to Sangaldan stretch and 75 kmph for the Sangaldan to Banihal stretch. The ministry said the decision followed verification that all prescribed safety conditions had been met before increasing the speed. Uchit Singhal, senior divisional commercial manager of Jammu, said the speed enhancement would strengthen connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir and deliver faster, safer and more comfortable travel for passengers. He added that the change was expected to boost tourism, trade and broader economic activity in the region. The official reiterated that the railways remained continuously committed to passenger safety and convenience. Rail officials indicated that the higher permissible speed will reduce journey times between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Banihal and improve the overall passenger experience on the route. The announcement came alongside the virtual inauguration of a gauge-converted Kailaras-Sabalgarh-Birpur section in Madhya Pradesh by senior government ministers, and the extension of the Gwalior-Kailaras service up to Birpur. Authorities noted that the extension provides direct rail links between Birpur, Vijaypur and Sabalgarh with Gwalior and expands affordable travel options for residents of rural and tribal districts. Rail sources said the new connections are expected to improve access to education, healthcare and employment opportunities in the affected districts and to support local commerce. The ministry and Northern Railway affirmed that operational and safety protocols would be monitored as services adapt to higher speeds. Officials said the measure formed part of ongoing efforts to enhance network capacity and passenger convenience across regions.

Related Stories

Gold Stories

Next Story
Products

Interio by Godrej launches modular workplace solutions

Interio by Godrej has launched Workscapes, a modular workplace solutions category designed to help organisations configure and adapt workspaces to changing requirements. The portfolio combines mobile and compatible furniture and support elements that can be rearranged across different work modes without changes to fixed layouts.Workscapes includes Collaboration Tables, Privacy Solutions, Mobile Markerboards and Space Dividers, Power Solutions, Storage and Support Elements, Meeting and Presentation Tools, and Seating Elements. The range is designed for focused work, collaboration, informal disc..

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

CAFE-III Gives Auto Industry Investment Clarity

The government’s new Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE-III) norms have provided the automobile industry with a clearer framework for technology investments, according to industry representatives. The framework seeks to balance environmental objectives with flexibility for manufacturers while encouraging the adoption of flex-fuel vehicles and biofuels. Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) President Shenu Agarwal said the five-year framework would give automakers greater predictability to plan investments and accelerate innovation. He said the regulation established annual targ..

Next Story
Infrastructure Energy

Mines Ministry to Auction Two Offshore Mineral Blocks in Andaman Sea

The Ministry of Mines will launch an auction of two offshore mineral blocks in the Andaman Sea on Thursday, seeking to unlock India’s offshore mineral potential and strengthen long-term mineral resource security. The blocks will be offered under a composite licence, which permits exploration and development activities in accordance with the applicable regulatory framework. The ministry said the auction was intended to encourage systematic exploration, attract investment and promote the use of advanced technologies for offshore mineral exploration and development. The initiative is also aimed..

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

SPECIAL OFFER
QR Code