First freight train carrying Gujarat industrial salt arrives in Kashmir
Srinagar, October 18,2025: In a breakthrough for regional trade and logistics, the first freight train with industrial salt from Gujarat reached Kashmir. The arrival of the freight train marks a significant step towards improving supply chains and trade connectivity between Gujarat and Jammu & Kashmir (J&K). The initiative will improve industrial inputs, lower transport costs, […]
Indian Army’s first freight train delivers winter supplies, boosts Kashmir’s economy
Srinagar, September 16, 2025 – The Indian Army has achieved a significant milestone by operating its first dedicated freight train, transporting 753 metric tonnes of essential supplies from Banihal Dry Port near Samba to Anantnag via the newly operational Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL). This marks a major step in ensuring reliable logistics for troops stationed in […]
PM Modi flags off Amritsar-Katra Vande Bharat, elevating J&K’s pilgrimage and growth
New Delhi/Katra, August 10, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually flagged off the Amritsar-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Vande Bharat Express on Sunday, marking a significant milestone in Jammu and Kashmir’s railway infrastructure and pilgrimage accessibility. The high-speed train, launched from Bengaluru’s KSR Railway Station alongside two other Vande Bharat routes, promises to enhance […]