Kashmir-Delhi Vande Bharat Express To Pass Over Chenab Bridge; Will Be Inaugurated By PM Modi In Jan 2025

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The Vande Bharat Express linking Kashmir to Delhi is slated for inauguration in January 2025.

Kashmir-Delhi Vande Bharat Express 

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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate the service.

PM Modi To Flag Off

The announcement came from Railways Minister of State Ravneet Singh.

Railway Minister

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The train will operate on the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link.

Will Ply On The USBRL

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The route includes crossing the Chenab Rail Bridge, the world's highest railway bridge.

Chenab Rail Bridge

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The USBRL project spans 272 kilometres in total length.

Length Of The Project

Currently, 255 kilometres of track have been completed.

Progress Of The Track

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The final 17-kilometre stretch between Katra and Reasi is due for completion by December.

Katra And Reasi Stretch

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Are you looking forward to the launch of this route?

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