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Northern Railway Announces Five-Day Katra–Sangaldan Flood Special to Move Stranded Passengers

Unreserved runs will help reconnect areas cut off by road damage in Reasi and Ramban.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visits flood-affected areas, in Anantnag on Saturday.
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Overview

  • The Katra–Sangaldan Flood Special (04685/04686) will operate as an unreserved temporary service from September 8 to 12.
  • The trains will run via Reasi, Bakkal, Dugga and Sawalkote, with 04685 departing Katra at 08:40 and reaching Sangaldan at 10:00, and 04686 returning at 14:15 to arrive at 15:45.
  • Normal rail traffic in Jammu and Kashmir has faced disruptions since August 26 after heavy rains and flash floods stranded passengers and damaged infrastructure.
  • The Jammu–Katra shuttle remains suspended after a landslide blocked track between Ramnagar and Manwal on the Jammu–Udhampur section, with clearance work underway.
  • Northern Railway reports 21 trains restored so far, while J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has ordered damage assessments in Anantnag and Kulgam to prepare compensation proposals.