Srinagar/Jammu, Nov. 13 -- Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah has written to Union minister of railways Ashwini Vaishnaw, requesting a permanent halt for the Vande Bharat Train at Anantnag railway station after a recent experimental stop eased travel for people in South Kashmir.

Omar said that the move will bring relief and comfort to thousands of persons travelling on the train from south Kashmir.

While expressing appreciation for the introduction of initiatives undertaken by the government of India to strengthen rail connectivity in J&K, the CM said that 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...