Srinagar, Nov 12: Chief Minister has written to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, seeking conversion of the experimental halt of the Vande Bharat Express at Anantnag Railway Station into a permanent halt.

In his letter, the Chief Minister, as per GNS expressed sincere appreciation for the significant initiatives undertaken by the Government of India to strengthen rail connectivity in Jammu & Kashmir. He said the introduction of the Vande Bharat Express service between Jammu and Srinagar represents a major milestone in improving connectivity and opening new avenues for economic growth and development in the region.
The Chief Minister drew the Railway Minister’s attention to the recent experimental halt of the Vande Bharat Express at Anantnag Railway Station, which was widely welcomed by the people in J&K. He said the provision of this halt had considerably enhanced the convenience of commuters, and its continuation on a permanent basis is a matter of considerable public importance.
He said Anantnag is a major commercial and transport hub of South Kashmir, serving a large population across several adjoining districts. A permanent halt at Anantnag Railway Station would benefit a substantial number of passengers, improve access to rail services and further promote trade, tourism and economic activity in the region.
The Chief Minister requested the personal intervention of the Railway Minister in having the experimental halt converted into a permanent halt, keeping in view the genuine needs and aspirations of the people of South Kashmir.