Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 13: BJP Lok Sabha member from Reasi Jugal Kishore Sharma, MLA Katra Vaishnodevi Baldev Sharma, MLA Reasi Kuldeep Raj Dubey and DDC Reasi Chairman Sarf Singh Nag today met Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in Delhi and submitted him a memorandum listing their demands.
They demanded launch of Vistadome Coach Service from Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Katra to Chenab bridge enabling sightseeing of Khori bridge and Anji bridge to attract tourists and promote engineering marvels to the world.
They demanded launch of direct Vande Bharat Express service train from Katra to Chandigarh for the benefit of pilgrims, tourists and other travellers as it will connect major North Indian cities reducing road congestion.
The MP, MLAs and DDC Chairman sought extension of DMU from Jammu to Udhampur up to Reasi to provide direct rail connectivity for local residents and visitors. They also demanded extension of DMU from Bandipore to Sangaldan up to Katra.
They also sought halt of Vande Bharat Express trains running from Katra to Srinagar at Reasi to benefit local commuters and tourists.
They also demanded augmentation and revised timing for Vande Bharat trains on Katra-Srinagar track and up gradation of Katra Railway Hospital.
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