India, Aug. 22 -- The Indian Railways is set to introduce the third Vande Bharat Express service on the Jammu-Srinagar route via Udhampur, in response to a popular demand from the local population.

The development was announced by Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, who said the Railway Ministry had agreed to include Udhampur as a stopover for the new Vande Bharat service connecting Jammu and Srinagar.

Sharing the details on X, Singh said, "In response to a popular public demand of the local population and an earnest request made by us, the Railway Ministry has agreed to include Udhampur as a stopover for the third and new #VandeBharat Express between Jammu and Srinagar."

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