Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 6: To strengthen amenities for passenger in Jammu Division, Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Jammu, Vivek Kumar today inaugurated a newly constructed escalator between Platforms 2 and 3 at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Railway Station in the presence of senior Divisional Officers and railway employees.
The newly installed escalator is expected to greatly facilitate the movement of thousands of passengers and pilgrims who visit the Station daily, particularly the elderly, differently-abled persons, women and children. The facility will make it easier for passengers to move between platforms, especially those travelling with heavy luggage.
Katra Railway Station witnesses a large influx of devotees throughout the year who travel to pay obeisance at the holy shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi Ji. Officials said the escalator will also help in better crowd management on the platforms and will save time for passengers during train arrivals and departures.
After inauguration, the DRM inspected the Station premises and reviewed various passenger facilities.
He issued directions to the concerned officials to maintain high standards of cleanliness and continue efforts to further improve amenities for the travellers.
The DRM said that providing world-class facilities to the passengers remain top priority of Indian Railways. “Installation of this escalator at Katra Railway Station will make the travel experience of pilgrims undertaking the Vaishno Devi Yatra more comfortable and convenient,” he maintained.
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