Srinagar- Twin trains began a fortnight-long service between Katra-Banihal and Katra-Budgam sections of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link as an alternative to ensure safe and efficient travel for the public following the disruption of traffic due to the closure of the Jammu-Srinagar national highway, officials said.

While a special Vastodom train operated from Budgam to Katra till next 15 days, another train ferried passengers between Katra railway station and Banihal station and will continue for the next fortnight, the officials said.

Both the trains ran to and fro on their respective destinations and ferried passengers amid enthusiasm and happiness, they said.

With this, three flood-relief trains are running on this track in Jammu and Kashmir.

On September 8, the Northern R

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