Jammu: The Northern Railway has announced that eight long-distance trains from Jammu station will resume operations from October 2, following the restoration of tracks damaged by heavy rains and floods in August.
The intense rainfall in the Jammu–Pathankot and Jammu–Katra sections had severely disrupted rail services, damaging tracks and bridges. Over 50 trains were suspended, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded at Jammu railway station in late August.
Railway officials stated that the eight trains will be reinstated as part of the fourth phase of service resumption. The decision comes after thorough inspections of various sections by Divisional Railway Manager, Jammu, Vivek Kumar, and other officials.
Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Uchit Singhal emphasized that train services are being restored only after ensuring track safety and continuity. “Train operations in the division are gradually returning to normal as technical work on tracks and bridges is completed,” he said, advising passengers to check schedules on the Northern Railway website or helpline numbers.
Officials detailed the schedule for the restored services:
October 2: Jammu Tawi–Kanpur
October 3: Jammu Tawi–Barauni and Jammu Tawi–Guwahati
October 4: Jammu Tawi–Gorakhpur
October 5: Jammu Tawi–Yoga Nagari Rishikesh
October 7: Jammu Tawi–Bhagalpur
October 8: Jammu–Sealdah and another Jammu–Guwahati service
Earlier, the railways had resumed services in phases, including local trains on Katra–Jammu, Katra–Budgam, Katra–Banihal, and Katra–Sangaldan routes, along with freight operations, starting in September.
