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Sachnews Jammu Kashmir

SRINAGAR, APRIL 21: In light of the ongoing blockade of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway due to landslides and adverse weather conditions, Apni Party President Altaf Bukhari has appealed for the immediate commencement of the Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express to maintain vital connectivity to the Valley.

In a statement to Sachnews Jammu Kashmir, Altaf Bukhari said, At a time when the Srinagar-Jammu highway is closed due to weather calamity, and the Valley’s surface link with the rest of the country is disrupted, it is highly advisable to start the Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express on an urgent basis. 

Since this high-speed train service, aimed at boosting regional connectivity and tourism, is already set to begin, the government should launch it immediately to ensure connectivity and allow the ongoing tourism season—currently at its peak—to continue without hindrance, he said.

 The fanfare for the formal inauguration of this special train service can be held at a later date.

 Thankfully, the Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express is already set to commence, as it was scheduled to be inaugurated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister on April 19, before being postponed. Therefore, starting the service now would be an appropriate step to support the people during this time of crisis, he added.