Jammu, Sep 29 (PTI) The Northern Railway on Monday ordered the resumption of eight long-distance trains from Jammu station starting October 2, after ensuring the safety and continuity of tracks damaged by heavy rains and floods in August this year.

Heavy rainfall in the Jammu–Pathankot and Jammu–Katra sections had severely affected rail services in the division, with tracks and bridges bearing the brunt of the floods. More than 50 trains were suspended, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded at the Jammu railway station in late August.

Railway officials said that eight trains will now be restored in the fourth phase of resumption of services. The decision was taken after periodic reviews of various sections by Divisional Railway Manager, Jammu, Vivek Kumar and other officials.

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