Srinagar, Nov 12 (JKNS): Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has urged Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to make the experimental halt of the Vande Bharat Express at Anantnag Railway Station permanent, citing the public demand and convenience of passengers in South Kashmir.
In a letter dated November 2, 2026, as per news agency JKNS, the Chief Minister said the experimental halt had been widely welcomed by people in Jammu and Kashmir and had considerably enhanced the convenience of commuters.
Omar Abdullah highlighted that Anantnag serves as a major commercial and transport hub of South Kashmir, catering to a large population across several adjoining districts.
He said a permanent halt at the station would benefit a substantial number of passengers while improving access to rail services and promoting trade, tourism and economic activity in the region.
The Chief Minister accordingly sought the Union Minister’s personal intervention to convert the experimental halt into a permanent arrangement, keeping in view the needs and aspirations of the people of South Kashmir. (JKNS)
