India, May 19 -- Indian Railways has approved critical slope stabilisation, tunnel rehabilitation and bridge protection works worth Rs 238 crore on the Jammu–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra section under Northern Railway.
The sanctioned works include slope protection measures, tunnel seepage treatment, bridge safety works and other rehabilitation initiatives aimed at improving safety at vulnerable locations along the route.
Ashwini Vaishnaw said the project reflects the government's commitment to ensuring safe and reliable rail connectivity in challenging terrains. He added that the approved measures were finalised following a detailed assessment of bridges, tunnels and cuttings across the section.
The Jammu–Katra rail route has...