Kashmir’s First Rail Link to India to Be Inaugurated on April 19
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Key Highlights:
Historic Moment: PM Narendra Modi to flag off the first train from Katra to Kashmir, completing a decades-long effort.
Dignitaries Attending: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, LG Manoj Sinha, and CM Omar Abdullah.
Current Rail Status: Trains operate between Sangaldan and Baramulla; long-distance trains terminate at Katra.
New Route: Initially between Katra and Baramulla, later extended to Jammu once expansion completes (by July-August).
No Direct Trains Yet: Passengers must switch at Katra (later at Jammu) before reaching Kashmir.
PM’s Itinerary: Modi to inspect the Chenab Rail Bridge, inaugurate the service at Katra, address a rally, and return via Udhampur Army Airport.
Security Measures: Home Secretary Govind Mohan reviewed security arrangements for a safe launch.
USBRL Project:
Total Length: 272 km, commissioned in phases since 2009.
Final Stretch: 17 km between Reasi and Katra completed three months ago.
Cost: ₹41,000 crore, one of India’s most complex infrastructure projects.
Special Vande Bharat Express:
Route: Katra to Srinagar.
Features: Anti-freezing tech (-20°C operation), advanced heating, CCTV, Emergency Talk Back Unit, shatterproof windows.
Impact: Boosts tourism and economy, transforming Kashmir’s connectivity with the rest of India.
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Kashmir’s First Rail Link to India to Be Inaugurated on April 19
Kashmir’s First Rail Link to India to Be Inaugurated on April 19
