Udhampur Railway Station
History and Overview
The Uttar Sampark Kranti Express train from New Delhi was the first train to run on this link in 2005. Commuter unreserved passenger trains (DEMU) linking Jammu and Udhampur (and Pathankot) also run on a daily basis and are quite popular.
The rail link to Katra was inaugurated and opened in 2014. Jammu Mail and Uttar Sampark Kranti Express have been extended to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra railway station w.e.f September 2015.
As of now, 52 trains halt and originate/terminate at Udhampur.
In August 2023 Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the redevelopment of the Udhampur railway station.
Udhampur Railway Station was renamed to Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan Railway Station in September 2023.
On February 2024, Union Minister Jitendra Singh flagged off the maiden regular run of Vande Bharat Express train with stops at Udhampur and Kathua respectively.
Platforms
There are a total of 3 platforms and 5 tracks. The platforms are connected by foot overbridge. These platforms are built to accommodate 24 coach express trains. The platforms are equipped with modern facilities like display board of arrival and departure of trains.
Udhampur railway station has a separate platform for receiving and unloading freight (goods) trains.
Trains
Some important trains originate, terminate, and have halts here.
- Bhavnagar Terminus–Udhampur Janmabhoomi Express
- Prayagraj–Udhampur Superfast Express
- Kota–Udhampur Weekly Express
- Delhi Sarai Rohilla–Udhampur AC Superfast Express
- Jammu Tawi–Udhampur Passenger
- Jammu Tawi–Udhampur DEMU
- Pathankot Junction–Udhampur DEMU
- SMVD Katra–New Delhi Vande Bharat Express
- Subedarganj-MCTM Udhampur Express
- Hemkunt Express
- MCTM Udhampur-Durg Superfast Express
Gallery
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Udhampur railway st. platform
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Udhampur railway st. platform
See also
- Banihal railway station
- Jammu–Baramulla line
- Northern Railways
- List of railway stations in Jammu and Kashmir
- Udhampur–Jammu highway
References
- ^ "Udhampur railway station".
- ^ Excelsior, Daily (9 August 2023). "Redevelopment of Jammu, Udhampur, Budgam Rly Stns". Daily Excelsior. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
- ^ "MSN". MSN.
- ^ Excelsior, Daily (13 February 2024). "Dr Jitendra Flags Off 'Vande Bharat' With Stops At Udhampur, Kathua". Daily Excelsior. Retrieved 4 May 2024.