Naveed Ul Haq Ganaiee
Budgam, Oct 20 :
Bringing a 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 station for a period of 30 days, starting October 21, 2025, officials said.
As per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the decision comes as the Kashmir rail network continues to evolve, witnessing a major transformation over recent times.
A senior railway official said 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 Railways’ journey in Jammu and Kashmir has been transformative — from connecting the 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.
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)—(KNO)