India, May 19 -- Indian Railways has approved critical slope stabilisation, tunnel rehabilitation, and bridge protection works on the Jammu-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra section of Northern Railway at a cost of Rs.238 crore.

The approved works include slope stabilisation measures, tunnel seepage treatment, bridge protection interventions, rehabilitation of vulnerable infrastructure, and other related safety upgrades at key locations along the Jammu-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra route.

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the project reflects the government's commitment to ensuring safe and reliable connectivity across some of the country's most challenging terrains.

He noted that these interventions will significantly strengthen the l...