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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] It's 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).This is a 'A' class railway station in Firozpur railway division of Northern Railway zone.

Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan Udhampur railway station
Express train and Passenger train station
General information
LocationRailway Rd, Bharat Nagar, Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir182101
India
Coordinates32°55′35″N 75°09′13″E / 32.9263°N 75.1537°E / 32.9263; 75.1537
Elevation660.054 metres (2,165.53 ft)
Owned byIndian Railways
Operated byNorthern Railway zone
Line(s)Jammu–Baramulla line
Platforms3
Tracks5
Construction
Structure typeStandard (on-ground station)
ParkingYes
AccessibleDisabled access
Other information
StatusOperational
Station codeMCTM
Zone(s) Northern Railway zone
Division(s) Firozpur
History
Opened2005; 19 years ago (2005)
Electrified25 kV AC, 50 Hz OHLE
Services
Preceding station Indian Railways Following station
Ram Nagar
towards ?
Northern Railway zone Chak Rakhwal
towards ?
Location
Udhampur railway station is located in Jammu and Kashmir
Udhampur railway station
Udhampur railway station
Location in Jammu and Kashmir

History and Overview

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The 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 wef September 2015.

As of now,52trains halts and origination/terminations at udhampur.

Udhampur Railway Station has been renamed Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan Railway Stationin September 2023.[2]

On Feb 2024 Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh flagged off the maiden regular run of Vande Bharat Express train with stops at Udhampur and Kathua respectively.[3]

In August 2023 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the redevelopment of the Udhampur railway station.[4]

Platforms

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There are a total of 3 platforms and 5 tracks. The platforms are connected by foot overbridge. These platforms are built to accumulate 24 coaches express train. The platforms are equipped with modern facility like display board of arrival and departure of trains.

Udhampur railway station has a separate platform for receiving and unloading freight (goods) trains.

Trains

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Some important train originate/terminate and have halt here-

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    Udhampur railway st. platform
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    Udhampur railway st. platform

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Udhampur railway station".
  2. ^ "MSN". MSN.
  3. ^ Excelsior, Daily (13 February 2024). "Dr Jitendra Flags Off 'Vande Bharat' With Stops At Udhampur, Kathua". Daily Excelsior. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
  4. ^ Excelsior, Daily (9 August 2023). "Redevelopment of Jammu, Udhampur, Budgam Rly Stns". Daily Excelsior. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
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