Northern Railway Opens Anantnag Railway Station Under Jammu Division for Movement of Goods

In order to maintain the movement of goods in Jammu Division of Jammu and Kashmir, the Northern Railway has officially opened Anantnag Railway Station.

With this, Anantnag will now be able to handle both incoming and outgoing freight, and offers a new and efficient transport option for businesses across Kashmir and this would strengthen the economic ties with markets across India.

This marks an important milestone in the ongoing development of the Baramulla-Srinagar-Banihal railway corridor, which is part of the larger Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project.

The opening of Anantnag for goods traffic also comes at a time when the Valley has achieved full railway connectivity from Katra to Srinagar, including the historic completion of the world’s highest railway bridge over the Chenab.

The developments are expected to transform logistics and trade dynamics for the entire region. Officials have assured that all environmental, safety, and security guidelines will be strictly followed at the station.

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According to the reports, this is a major step towards enhancing economic activity in the Kashmir Valley. Anantnag station will operate daily from 6 o’clock in the morning till 10 O’clock in the night handling all types of goods except petroleum products. This will boost up market access for horticulture, handicrafts and fresh produce from Kashmir.

The development will also additionally provide lower transportation costs for local business and traders and the goods train facility will improve logistics and faster delivery especially during winters when the road network is disrupted.