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Special Katra–Srinagar Train to Run on January 27–28: How Railways Are Keeping Kashmir Connected Amid Snowfall Crisis

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Special Katra–Srinagar Train to Run on January 27–28: How Railways Are Keeping Kashmir Connected Amid Snowfall Crisis

Special Train Between Katra and Srinagar to Run on January 27–28: A Lifeline During Kashmir’s Winter Disruptions By: Javid Amin | 24 January 2026 When winter tightens its grip on Kashmir, connectivity becomes more than a logistical concern—it becomes a lifeline. Heavy snowfall, landslides, and freezing temperatures routinely cut off the Valley from the rest of the country, leaving thousands of passengers stranded and supply chains stretched. Against this backdrop, officials have announced that a special train service between Katra and Srinagar will operate on January 27 and 28, 2026,…

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No Respite for Passengers as 28 J&K Trains Remain Suspended | Kashmir’s Rail Lifeline in Crisis

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No Respite for Passengers as 28 J&K Trains Remain Suspended | Kashmir’s Rail Lifeline in Crisis

28 Kashmir Trains Suspended: How Rail Disruption Is Hurting Passengers, Students & Traders in Jammu and Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 05 October 2025 When the Tracks Go Silent For most regions, a train suspension is a temporary inconvenience.In Jammu & Kashmir, it’s a crisis. Three weeks into the suspension of 28 crucial train services across the Union Territory, the silence along the tracks from Baramulla to Banihal and Jammu to Katra tells a larger story — one of disrupted lives, broken connectivity, and rising public frustration. What was initially…

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Kashmir Rail Connectivity Completed After 42 Years: From Indira to Modi

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Kashmir Rail Connectivity Completed After 42 Years: From Indira to Modi

A Dream That Began in 1983: Indira Gandhi’s Vision In 1983, then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi laid the foundation stone of what would become one of India’s most ambitious infrastructure projects: the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL). The aim was clear but bold—to connect Kashmir Valley, long isolated by treacherous terrain and volatile geopolitics, to the national railway network. At the time, Kashmir was accessible primarily via the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway or through limited air connectivity, both heavily dependent on weather and often disrupted. The rail link promised a revolutionary shift…

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Construction of Anji Bridge Advances, Paving Way for Rail Connectivity to Kashmir

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Construction of Anji Bridge Advances, Paving Way for Rail Connectivity to Kashmir

Track-laying work on Indian Railways’ first cable-stayed Anji Khad bridge in Reasi district of J&K is continuing apace. With the completion of ongoing track-linking work on Anji bridge- one of the major components of Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project- Indian Railways will edge closer to connecting Kashmir valley to the rest of the railway network. According to Chief Engineer (S) USBRL Sandeep Gupta, track-laying work is progressing at a brisk pace and over half of track-linking work has been completed. “Ballast-Less Track is being laid. The process is on and…

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

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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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