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. […]
PM Narendra Modi to flag off historic train from Katra to Kashmir valley on April 19, 2025
Jammu, March 27, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the first-ever train service from Katra to the Kashmir Valley on April 19, marking a significant milestone in fulfilling a decades-long dream of rail connectivity to the region. The event, scheduled to take place at Katra, the base camp for the Shri […]
Kashmir embraces a green future with sustainable tourism and local empowerment
Srinagar, March 25, 2025 – Kashmir continues to shine as a beacon of sustainable tourism, blending eco-friendly initiatives with local empowerment to carve a path toward a vibrant, green future. From the soaring heights of the Gulmarg Gondola to grassroots efforts promoting responsible travel, the region is redefining itself as a model for environmental conservation […]
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 […]
Vistadome train service extended till march end amid Kashmir’s tourism surge
Srinagar, March 3, 2025-In a significant boost to Kashmir’s burgeoning tourism sector, Northern Railways has announced the extension of the special Vistadome train service between Budgam and Banihal until March 31, 2025. Initially slated to conclude earlier, this extension underscores a strategic push to enhance the travel experience for tourists while capitalising on the region’s […]
Vande Bharat trial train reaches Srinagar, connecting Kashmir with Delhi
The introduction of the Vande Bharat Express connecting Kashmir with Delhi marks a monumental step in enhancing the region’s infrastructure and connectivity. With trial runs already underway between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Station and Srinagar, the much-anticipated train service is poised to revolutionise travel between these two vital locations. This new rail route, which […]