Katra, July 04 (ANI): After the Katra- Udhampur train was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday morning, Jammu Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah thanked the prior government of Atal Bihari Vajpayee for its invaluable contribution in the development of the rail link. He said that the state had waited a long time for this link to become functional as it would prove to be a boon for the locals. He hoped that the centre would extend support to rail networks in regions like Sonmarg as well.