The Jammu-Baramulla rail link project, connecting Kashmir to the rest of India, is facing delays due to challenges in constructing Tunnel 1 near Katra. The 3.2-km tunnel is expected to take another 6-7 months to complete. The project has encountered geological and technical issues, including cavities and loose strata,...
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typical of the young mountains in the region. However, advanced technology has helped overcome these obstacles. The Konkan Railway, responsible for the project, has also successfully constructed the world's highest single arch railway bridge over the Chenab River. The train service between Sangaldan and Reasi is nearly complete and expected to begin within a month, offering a glimpse of the progress made on the larger project. The entire Jammu-Baramulla rail link, spanning 338 km, is expected to provide a much-needed rail connection to Kashmir, complementing existing road and air travel options.

The construction of the Anji bridge, which will connect Kashmir to the rest of India, has been completed. Railway track laying work is underway. The bridge is built over the Anji River, a tributary of the Chenab. Situated 331 meters above the riverbed, the bridge offers a breathtaking view. It...
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is supported by 96 cables.

Residents of six panchayats in Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir, have threatened to boycott all future elections if a railway station is not built in Kodi. The residents claim that the station was initially planned as part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project but is now being constructed in Dugga, forcing...
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them to travel 35 km by road to reach the station. They argue that the station should be built in Kodi because it is directly connected to the world's highest railway bridge over the Chenab River, which has one end in Bakkal and the other in Kodi. The residents presented a memorandum to the Deputy Commissioner (DC) demanding the construction of the station in Kodi, who assured them that he would raise the matter with the railway authorities.

On February 10th, 2024, Railway Board Chair Jaya Varma Sinha inspected the progress of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project. The inspection covered various sections including Katra to Tunnel T-33, Tunnel T-34, Anji Bridge, Reasi Station, Bakkal Station, Chenab Bridge, and Dugga railway station. Sinha expressed satisfaction with the overall progress,...
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particularly praising the work done under challenging geological conditions. She emphasized the importance of safety protocols and directed the project authorities to expedite the completion of remaining works, specifically the Katra-Reasi section, Tunnel T-1, and Sawalkote yard works. Sinha highlighted the significance of the USBRL project in connecting Kashmir Valley to the rest of the Indian railway network. The inspection involved various senior officials from the Railway Board, Northern Railway, and other relevant organizations.