Electric Engine Trial Run on Anji Khad Bridge Marks Milestone for J&K Railways

Electric Engine Trial Run on Anji Khad Bridge Marks Milestone for J&K Railways

Railways conducts trial run of electric engine on India’s first cable-stayed rail bridge in J&K The Railways on Wednesday said it has conducted a trial run of an electric engine on India’s first cable-stayed rail bridge, the Anji Khad Bridge, in Reasi district, paving the way for the start of rail services to Kashmir in January next year. “First electric engine rolling through Tunnel No. 1 and the Anji Khad Cable Bridge,” Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in a post on X in which he shared a video clip of…

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Vande Bharat Trains to Connect Kashmir to Rest of India Soon: Minister Vaishnaw

Vande Bharat Trains to Connect Kashmir to Rest of India Soon: Minister Vaishnaw

Vande Bharat Trains to Arrive in Kashmir and Tripura Soon Vande Bharat trains, India’s semi-high speed trains, are expected to be introduced in Srinagar and Tripura within this financial year, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday. In Kashmir, Vande Bharat trains will run on the Jammu-Srinagar railway line, which is expected to be completed soon. In Tripura, Vande Bharat trains will run on the railway line once it is electrified. The government plans to roll out 75 Vande Bharat trains by March next year. It is also considering running…

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Delhi-Amritsar Expressway: A Game Changer for Kashmir’s Connectivity and Economy

Delhi-Amritsar Expressway: A Game Changer for Kashmir's Connectivity and Economy

In a significant development, the Delhi-Amritsar Expressway, set to open next year, is poised to transform the connectivity landscape of northern India. This modern marvel of infrastructure promises to reduce travel time from Delhi to Srinagar to a mere nine to ten hours, a prospect that has ignited hope and excitement throughout the region. A Boost to Kashmir’s Economy The news of this expressway’s impending inauguration is nothing short of music to our ears. The prospect of traveling from the heart of Delhi to the enchanting beauty of Srinagar in…

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