Mehbooba had requested Suresh Prabhu for facilitating local passengers
SRINAGAR, JUNE 16: On the request of the Chief
Minister, Mehbooba Mufti, the Ministry of Railways has opened more halt points
on the Baramulla-Banihal railway line for the movement facilitation of local
people.
According to a series of orders issued by the Ministry of Railways, the
new halt points opened are at Razwan (Sanoor Kalipora) between Budgam and
Mazhome railway stations, Naidgam between Budgam and Mazhome railway stations,
Ratnipora(Pulwama) between Kakapora and Awantipore stations and Sangdan(Kulgam)
between Qazigund and Sadura railway stations.
The people of these areas, it may be recalled, had represented with the
Chief Minister for setting up of these halt points for their facilitation.
Mehbooba Mufti took up the issue with Railway Minister, Suresh Prabhu
through various communications and even met him in New Delhi on November 26,
2016 to press for setting up of these halt points for the convenience of
passengers, students and employees.
Baramulla-Banihal rail link has emerged as an alternative and convenient
mode of transportation among the commuters and it has cut the commuting time by
a considerable measure.
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