The Pathanjkot-Jogindernagar railway service, the lifeline of the Kangra Valley, has been shut down for five months due to ongoing track repairs. The process is moving slowly, and the residents are worried about the extended closure. Two trains were operating between Nurpur Road and Bajnath after a bridge on the track...
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collapsed at Chakki Khadd, but heavy rain in July led to a landslide between Guler and Lunsoo, halting these services as well. The hope of restoring the train service after the monsoon has been dashed due to further damage to the track near Kopadlahd tunnel. Local residents are expressing their concerns over the slow pace of repairs, demanding a quick fix to restore the train services. The suspension of the train service has forced residents of several villages like Lunsoo, Trippel, and Kopadlahd to walk for 6-8 km to reach the bus stop. The train was the primary mode of transportation for these villages to reach the district headquarters, major hospitals, and government offices.