SRINAGAR: Northern Railway has extended the cancellation of three passenger train services on the Banihal–Budgam–Baramulla section until August 14, 2026, to facilitate scheduled track maintenance aimed at improving the safety and reliability of rail operations.
According to a fresh notice issued by the Office of the Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Jammu, the suspended services will remain cancelled from July 31 to August 14 (JCO) to enable pre-BCM high-temperature destressing of Long Welded Rails (LWR) on the Banihal–Baramulla section.
The trains affected are Train No. 74615 (Banihal–Baramulla), Train No. 74632 (Baramulla–Budgam) and Train No. 74628 (Budgam–Banihal).
With the extension, the 10:50 a.m. Banihal–Baramulla passenger service, widely used by daily commuters, students and office-goers travelling between Banihal and stations across the Kashmir Valley, will continue to remain suspended during the maintenance period.
Railway officials said the extension is required to complete the planned rail destressing and track maintenance works, which are essential for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of trains.
Passengers have been advised to make alternative travel arrangements and check the latest train schedules before commencing their journeys.
