J&K: Amid NH closure, Railways operates special trains to help stranded pilgrims

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45 pm, halted at Banihal and Anantnag, and reached Srinagar at 4.40 pm. On its return journey, the train left Srinagar at 5 pm and arrived at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra at 8.

15 pm.Additionally, another train (74620) was extended from Sangaldan to Katra. CJP Jantar Mantar Protest UpdatesDharmendra Pradhan resigns as Union education minister amid massive student protests'We won't go': CJP's Dipke says protests to continue till all demands metFresh clashes at Jantar Mantar after Pradhan's exit; tear gas fired, stones peltedOn July 23, a special train operated between Srinagar and Katra.

More than 1,500 passengers availed the special services.Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Uchit Singhal said the decision to run the special trains was taken immediately after bad weather and road closures disrupted travel. He advised passengers to check train updates through the NTES app, IRCTC website or the 139 helpline before commencing their journey.

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