A Historic Connection

FnF News Desk Jan 13, 2025

Speed and Efficiency

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USBRL Project Milestone

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World’s Highest Railway Bridge

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Cost and Time Benefits

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Enhanced Cargo Infrastructure

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Trial Runs Underway

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Decades in the Making

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A Boost for Local Economy

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Inauguration in January

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A Historic Connection

Kashmir gets its first direct train to Delhi, enhancing connectivity and symbolizing progress for the region.

Speed and Efficiency

The train will cover 800 km in less than 13 hours, revolutionizing travel between Delhi and Srinagar.

USBRL Project Milestone

The train will cover 800 km in less than 13 hours, revolutionizing travel between Delhi and Srinagar.

World’s Highest Railway Bridge

The route includes the iconic Chenab Bridge, showcasing India’s engineering marvels on a global scale.

Cost and Time Benefits

Facilitates cheaper and faster transport of goods like apples, pashmina shawls, and dry fruits from Kashmir to other regions.

Enhanced Cargo Infrastructure

Four cargo terminals to be built between Banihal and Baramulla, with land identified for three terminals.

Trial Runs Underway

Trial runs are ongoing between Sangaldan and Reasi, with the Reasi-Katra stretch expected to be ready by December 20.

Decades in the Making

Approved in 1995, the USBRL project gained momentum in 2002 and is nearing completion at a cost exceeding ₹35,000 crore.

A Boost for Local Economy

The train will reduce the cost of daily-use items for Kashmiris and streamline the export of local handicrafts.

Inauguration in January

The Vande Bharat train is set to be inaugurated by PM Modi in January 2025, marking a new era for Kashmir.