Saturday, January 25, 2025 Prime Minister Narendra Modi is anticipated to inaugurate the train service from Katra, following the Railway Safety Commission’s approval for the operation of trains on the Katra-Baramulla route.Engineered to navigate the tough winter terrain of Jammu and Kashmir, the Vande Bharat Express made its debut in Jammu, drawing a crowd eager to embark on a dream journey to Kashmir.Excitement filled the air as locals and passengers awaiting other trains at the station erupted in cheers, chanting “Bharat Mata Ki Jai.
” As soon as the special Vande Bharat train, set to travel from Katra to Kashmir, arrived, a large crowd quickly gathered at platform number one. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to inaugurate the new train service from Katra, as the Railway Safety Commissioner has approved its operation on the Katra-Baramulla route. The official date for the launch remains undisclosed.
The Railways has successfully completed the 272-kilometer stretch of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project. On June 8, railway officials introduced a Vande Bharat Express train specifically engineered to handle Jammu and Kashmir’s severe winter conditions, designed for the upcoming Katra-Srinagar rail route. This new model comes equipped with specialized climate control features.
Unlike the other 136 Vande Bharat Express trains currently in operation across India, this version includes several modifications to tackle the unique challenges posed b.