SRINAGAR: The Ministry of Railways has sanctioned the Final Location Survey (FLS) for an additional 77.96 km long new railway line between Jammu and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra. The survey will be undertaken by Northern Railway at an estimated cost of ₹12.59 crore.
This initiative is expected to enhance rail connectivity to the prominent pilgrimage destination of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi and improve transport infrastructure in Jammu & Kashmir.
The sanction was issued via Railway Board communication dated 14th July 2025 addressed to the General Manager, Northern Railway.
