Delhi to Kashmir Vande Bharat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Vande Bharat train connecting Kashmir with New Delhi in January. Giving this information on Tuesday, Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh said that Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate the Vande Bharat train connecting Kashmir with New Delhi on the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla (USBRL) rail link in January 2025. .
The Minister of State for Railways said that this train will pass through the highest railway bridge in the world, the Chenab Rail Bridge. Railways has completed 255 kilometers of the 272-km USBRL project, leaving only a small stretch of 17 kilometers between Katra and Reasi to be completed by December.
The inauguration will take place as per the Prime Minister’s schedule.
Ravneet Singh said the inauguration will take place in January as per the Prime Minister’s schedule. According to railway officials, this project is expected to be completed by December this year. He said people’s safety is paramount. Every aspect needs to be examined and all of this is inspected on a large scale. Officials and technical teams make frequent visits to ensure everything is up to standard. A lot of work has gone into this project, which is a huge task. He said the date of its inauguration will be decided only after all aspects are investigated.
Train service expected to begin
Singh said, “We hope to start train service to Kashmir in January next year. There is a huge pressure of trucks and vehicles on the road which is closed during winters. This project will provide relief to the people of the valley, boost tourism and boost commerce. “This is a gift from the NDA government and the Prime Minister to the people of Kashmir.”
Know how much the fee will be
He said the project was previously halted, but work has accelerated over the past eight years and is now expected to be completed in December. The Minister also recognized the sacrifices and efforts of the employees and officials involved in the project. He said: “I will also discuss this project during the Parliament session starting on December 25. We will take people from Delhi to Kashmir for just Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,100. On the way we will stop at Jammu and Mata Vaishno Devi. “This project has immense tourism potential and will boost tourism in the area.”
