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A Lifeline Reborn: The Katra‑Srinagar Rail Link That’s Redefining Kashmir Travel

June 9, 2025 Editor

Katra–Srinagar Rail Link Inaugurated: Kashmir’s Tourism and Economy Poised for Revival June 9, 2025, Reasi/Srinagar — Prime Minister Narendra Modi ceremonially inaugurated the world’s highest railway arch bridge, the Chenab Bridge, as part of the 272 km Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), officially opening the first-ever direct rail connection between the Kashmir Valley and the rest of India . Simultaneously, the brand-new Vande Bharat Express service between Katra and Srinagar began commercial operations on June 7. Chenab Bridge: India’s Engineering Crown Jewel Constructed with more than 30,000 tonnes of steel, the 1,315 m long Chenab Bridge…

‘Jammu and Kashmir Will Get Statehood Under PM Modi’: Omar Abdullah’s Bold Claim in Katra

June 6, 2025 Editor

‘J&K Will Be Given Statehood by PM Modi’: Omar Abdullah Reasserts Demand at Katra Reasi 06 June 2025: In a sharp yet hopeful address on June 6, 2025, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah drew attention back to the longstanding issue of statehood for the Union Territory. Speaking during the inauguration of the Katra–Srinagar Vande Bharat Express—flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi—Abdullah said: “The same four people were present here in 2014 when the Katra Railway Station was inaugurated… Manoj Sinha, who was then MoS for Railways, got promoted…

USBRL Section Ready for February Inauguration: What to Expect

January 23, 2025 Editor

USBRL section set to be inaugurated in first week of February Ramban, Jan 22: With the completion of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, its inauguration is scheduled to be held in the first week of February. In an official communiqué, in view of the inauguration of USBRL section in the first week of February, Northern Railways North circle has asked Northern Railways Firozpur division “to arrange to move both USBRL Vande Bharat Rakes from SSB to BDGM in the morning of January 24 and January 25, 2025 for trial…

Railways Unveils Special Vande Bharat Train for Jammu-Kashmir’s Sub-Zero Temperatures

January 8, 2025 Editor

Railways unveils special Vande Bharat train for sub-zero temperature Jammu-Kashmir route The Railway Board on Tuesday unveiled a Vande Bharat Express train, specially-designed to operate seamlessly in Jammu & Kashmir’s challenging winter conditions, for the upcoming Katra-Srinagar rail route. The route is currently under inspection by the Commissioner of Railway Safety inspection, officials said. Stationed at Shakurbasti coaching depot in New Delhi, the train has special climate-related features, according to Railways. Describing its features to media persons, Railway officials said that the train has several additional features as compared to the other…

Historic Milestone: Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link Completed

December 14, 2024December 14, 2024 Editor

Udhampur-Baramulla rail line ready; Centre calls it milestone A significant milestone has been achieved with the completion of the final track work on the prestigious Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link, connecting Kashmir with the rest of the country. The Ministry of Railways announced the development on Friday. Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared the update on X, calling it a “historic milestone.” He stated, “Final track work on the Udhampur – Srinagar – Baramulla Rail Link is complete.” He further revealed that the ballast-less track work for the 3.2 km-long tunnel T-33,…