In Jammu and Kashmir, bringing major relief to passengers amid heavy rush and rising travel demand, the Railway authorities have announced the extension of the Budgam-Banihal special train up to Sangaldan Railway Station for a period of 30 days, starting from today.

Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that keeping in view the increased passenger load, the special train 04687/88 has been extended up to Sangaldan to ensure smoother and more comfortable travel during this period. The decision comes as the Kashmir rail network continues to evolve, witnessing a major transformation over recent times.

As per the revised schedule, Train No. 04688 (Down) will depart from Bahl at 10:05 AM, halting briefly at Kari (10:23/10:24 AM) and Sumber (10:45/10:46 AM) before reaching Sangaldan at 11:10 AM. In the return direction, Train No. 04687 (Up) will leave Sangaldan at 4:45 PM, stopping at Sumber (5:05/5:06 PM), Kari (5:26/5:27 PM), and Bahl (5:55/6:00 PM).

Railways’ journey in Jammu and Kashmir has been transformative-from connecting the Kashmir Valley to the rest of the country for the first time to launching the Vande Bharat Express, a symbol of modern connectivity. Beyond passenger service, the network now plays a crucial role in freight transport, carrying cement, apples, automobiles, and other essential goods that sustain the region’s economy.