New Himalayan Tunneling Method Cuts Through Tough Katra–Banihal Terrain: Rail Minister Ashwini V
New Himalayan Tunneling Method Cuts Through Tough Katra–Banihal Terrain: Rail Minister Ashwini V The successful Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi is giving a new impetus to the development of Jammu and Kashmir. The honorable Lieutenant Governor Mr. Manoj Sinha, the honorable Chief Minister Mr. Omar Abdullah, respected Union Minister Shri Jitendra Singh Ji were present […]
Kashmir trains to run six days weekly
Srinagar, June 5, 2025 – The Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express, a landmark addition to Jammu and Kashmir’s rail connectivity, will commence commercial operations on Saturday, June 7, 2025, running six days a week. Set to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 6, this semi-high-speed train, part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) […]
Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Train to Start Saturday
Srinagar, June 5, 2025 – The Vande Bharat Express, linking Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to Srinagar, will launch commercial operations on Saturday, June 7, 2025, after its inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 6. Part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project, this semi-high-speed train will enhance all-weather connectivity to the Kashmir Valley, […]
Railways sets up helpdesk and special train from Katra to Delhi amid rush
Katra, April 24, 2025: In response to the increased passenger rush following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Indian Railways has established a dedicated helpdesk at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra railway station to assist tourists returning to their destinations. Additionally, a special train service from Katra to New Delhi has been launched to accommodate […]
PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate historic Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat train service on April 19, 2025
Srinagar, April 12, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Katra-Srinagar-Budgam-Baramulla passenger train service on April 19, 2025, a landmark event linking Kashmir to India’s railway network via Jammu. The Vande Bharat Express, part of the 272-km Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link , will transform connectivity, cutting travel time from 6-7 hours by […]
Vande Bharat Express crosses Chenab Bridge, unlocking new era of connectivity on Jammu-Srinagar route
Srinagar, April 2, 2025 — In a landmark achievement for Indian Railways, the Vande Bharat Express has successfully crossed the Chenab Bridge, the world’s highest railway bridge, during trial runs on the Jammu-Srinagar route. This milestone marks a significant leap toward enhanced connectivity, promising to boost trade, tourism, and growth opportunities across Jammu and Kashmir. […]
Indian railways explores new rail links and expansion in Jammu and Kashmir
Kashmir I March 19, 2025– Indian Railways has recently initiated five surveys in Jammu and Kashmir to enhance connectivity across the Union Territory, with a focus on hilly and border areas. These efforts include plans for four new rail lines and the doubling of an existing section, as announced by Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in […]
Indian railways initiates five key Surveys in Jammu & Kashmir to Boost Connectivity
Srinagar I March 16, 2025 – The Indian Railways has embarked on an ambitious plan to expand its network in Jammu & Kashmir, undertaking five significant surveys aimed at enhancing rail connectivity in the region. These surveys include four new railway lines and the doubling of an existing critical section, as announced by Railways Minister […]
Indian Railways launches survey for new railway lines in Jammu & Kashmir
Srinagar, March 13, 2025 – The Indian Railways has initiated surveys for multiple new railway lines in Jammu and Kashmir, aiming to enhance connectivity across the region. The proposed projects include new lines connecting Jammu to Poonch, Baramulla to Uri, and Anantnag to Pahalgam, alongside plans to explore the doubling of the existing Banihal-Baramulla railway […]
Indian railways to launch Delhi-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express, enhancing connectivity to Kashmir
New Delhi I March 12, 2025 – Indian Railways is poised to transform travel to Kashmir with the introduction of a Delhi to Srinagar Vande Bharat train, a semi-high-speed service equipped with two rolling stock units. Announced exclusively today, this development aims to enhance capacity and efficiency on a route set to become a lifeline […]