Indian Railways Approves Rs 238 Crore Safety Works on Jammu–Katra Rail Section

Indian Railways has approved slope stabilisation, tunnel rehabilitation and bridge protection works worth Rs 238 crore on the Jammu–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra section of Northern Railway. The sanctioned works include slope stabilisation measures, tunnel seepage treatment, bridge protection and other safety interventions at vulnerable locations along the route.

The Union Minister for Railways, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, has said that these works reflect the Government's commitment to ensuring safe and reliable connectivity in the most challenging terrains of the country. Shri Vaishnaw said that following a detailed assessment of cuttings, bridges and tunnels, protection and rehabilitation works have been sanctioned. He said these works will strengthen the long-term safety and reliability of this strategically important section.

The section has faced several engineering and operational challenges due to difficult terrain, adverse geological conditions, and extreme weather events. However, Indian Railways has consistently overcome these challenges through timely execution and resilient infrastructure development. With the sanctioning of new protection and rehabilitation works for the existing infrastructure, the route is set to become more resilient than ever, ready to serve the millions who travel it each year with greater safety and confidence.

📅 Published on: 20 May 2026

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