JAMMU: Northern Railway has extended the cancellation of three passenger train services operating on the Banihal–Budgam–Baramulla section till August 14, 2026, due to the continuation of scheduled track maintenance works.
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 facilitate pre-BCM high-temperature destressing of Long Welded Rails (LWR) on the Banihal–Baramulla section.
The services affected are Train No. 74615 (Banihal–Baramulla), Train No. 74632 (Baramulla–Budgam) and Train No. 74628 (Budgam–Banihal).
The extension also means that the 10:50 a.m. Banihal–Baramulla passenger train, a key service for daily commuters, students and office-goers travelling between Banihal and various stations across the Kashmir Valley, will remain suspended during the extended period.
Railway officials said the extension was necessary to complete the planned track maintenance and rail destressing works aimed at ensuring the safety, stability and reliability of train operations.
Passengers have been advised to make alternative travel arrangements and check the latest train schedules before undertaking their journey.
