Indian Railways is set to launch regular train service between Reasi and Sangaldan on August 15th, marking a significant milestone in the Kashmir rail link project. This service will allow passengers to travel from Reasi in Jammu to Baramulla in Kashmir, completing a major portion of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL)...
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project. This challenging project, involving numerous tunnels and the world's highest rail bridge, showcases the success of the 'Make-in-India' initiative. The 46 km electrified route will be commissioned, adding to the already completed 255 km of the 272 km USBRL project. A trial run of an 8-coach MEMU train was conducted on the Chenab Bridge, the world's highest rail bridge, at a speed of 40 kmph last month. The train service aims to provide a reliable transportation system, facilitating easier movement of people and goods, promoting cultural exchanges, and boosting economic activities in Jammu and Kashmir. The ambitious USBRL project, encompassing 38 tunnels (totaling 119 km), including the country's longest transportation tunnel (T-49, 12.75 km), and 927 bridges (totaling 13 km), aims to connect Kashmir with the rest of India. The iconic Chenab Bridge, an engineering marvel, stands at a height of 359 meters above the riverbed, making it the world's highest arch railway bridge.