Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan Udhampur railway station
Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan Udhampur railway station (formerly: Udhampur railway station) is situated in municipal committee of Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, India. [1] Its station code is MCTM. The average elevation of the station is 660.054 metres (2,165.53 ft) above mean sea level. The rail distance between MCTM and JAT is 53 km (33 mi). It is a 'A' class railway station in Firozpur railway division of Northern Railway zone. History and OverviewThe Uttar Sampark Kranti Express train from New Delhi was the first train to run on this link in 2005. Commuter unreserved passenger trains (DEMU) linking Jammu and Udhampur (and Pathankot) also run on a daily basis and are quite popular. The rail link to Katra was inaugurated and opened in 2014. Jammu Mail and Uttar Sampark Kranti Express have been extended to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra railway station w.e.f September 2015. As of now, 52 trains halt and originate/terminate at Udhampur. In August 2023 Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the redevelopment of the Udhampur railway station.[2] Udhampur Railway Station was renamed to Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan Railway Station in September 2023.[3] On February 2024, Union Minister Jitendra Singh flagged off the maiden regular run of Vande Bharat Express train with stops at Udhampur and Kathua respectively.[4] PlatformsThere are a total of 3 platforms and 5 tracks. The platforms are connected by foot overbridge. These platforms are built to accommodate 24 coach express trains. The platforms are equipped with modern facilities like display board of arrival and departure of trains. Udhampur railway station has a separate platform for receiving and unloading freight (goods) trains. TrainsSome important trains originate, terminate, and have halts here.
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External linksWikivoyage has a travel guide for Jammu and Kashmir. |