The Indian Railways has introduced a special train service on the Budgam- Banihal route, starting from January 19th and ending on March 31st, to accommodate the increased passenger traffic during peak season. The train, numbered 04688, will run daily between Budgam and Banihal. It will depart Budgam at 9:10 AM, reaching...
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Banihal at 11:05 AM. On its return journey, the train will leave Banihal at 4:50 PM, reaching Budgam at 6:35 PM. The train will halt at Srinagar, Awantipora, Anantnag, and Qazigund stations in both directions. The railway ministry has stated that the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Line (USBRL) is expected to be completed by January 2024, and a Vande Bharat Express train service between Jammu and Srinagar could be introduced once the project is complete, significantly reducing travel time.