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Watch: Railways conduct high-speed trial on world's tallest Chenab Rail Bridge. Goosebumps Guaranteed
Indian Railways achieved a milestone with a successful high-speed trial on the Chenab Bridge, the world’s highest railway bridge in Jammu and Kashmir. This marks progress towards starting rail operations on the Reasi-Baramulla route. The trial covered a 46-km electrified section, including nine tunnels, demonstrating technological advancements. The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project aims to integrate Kashmir with national rail networks, enhancing connectivity and economic prospects.
Railways successfully conducts full train run on Chenab Rail Bridge, World's highest; Services to start soon
Indian Railways conducted a successful trial run on the Chenab Rail Bridge, the world’s highest railway bridge, connecting Sangaldan in Ramban district to Reasi. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed the progress. The USBRL project is nearing completion, with a full inspection scheduled for late June. The inaugural train service is expected to start on June 30.
J-K: Train services to begin soon on "world's eighth wonder" Chenab rail bridge
The Northern Railway plans to start the train service from Ramban to Reasi via the world's highest railway bridge on the Chenab River, marking a milestone in the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project. Reasi Deputy Commissioner Vishesh Mahajan praised the engineering marvel, with hopes of completion by year-end. The 1,315-meter Chenab Rail Bridge, is crucial for connecting the Kashmir Valley to the Indian Railway network. It has been constructed 109 feet above the Chenab river.
CRS to conduct 2-day inspection of railway line as 'dream project' inches closer in J-K
Commissioner of Railways Safety D C Deshwal to inspect the Sangaldan-Reasi section, featuring the world's highest steel arch rail bridge over Chenab. Union Minister Jitendra Singh anticipates completion of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link by year-end.
Rs 11 lakh cr investment, a super app and more bullet trains: Modi govt's mega plan for world-class Indian Railways
Indian Railways is gearing up for a transformative 100-day plan post-Lok Sabha polls 2024, focusing on passenger-friendly measures. The plan includes a 24-hour ticket refund scheme, a comprehensive "super app" for passengers, and the launch of the final stretch of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramula Rail Link project. Additionally, sleeper versions of Vande Bharat trains are in the works, along with the introduction of India's first vertical lift railway bridge and plans to expedite the Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train project.
Railways’ 100-day plan for new govt: Vande Bharat sleeper coaches, pending J&K rail projects on agenda
Chennai's Integral Coach Factory (ICF), a unit of Indian Railways, is readying the sleeper variant Vande Bharat trains. These trains will be put into service for long-distance overnight journeys soon after the next government takes charge, the officials said. The Vande Bharat trains currently being used have only chair seating, limiting their use to daytime routes which are covered in a few hours. The sleeper variants will bring offer more comfort for passengers undertaking longer journeys.
PM Modi freed J&K from clutches of Article 370, terrorism and separatism: Anurag Thakur
Thakur lauds BJP for liberating Jammu and Kashmir from Article 370, terrorism, separatism. Modi's development efforts over 10 years, decline in terror attacks and civilian killings, and projects like AIIMS, IIM, IIT, Udhampur constituency, and Katra-Delhi expressway are highlighted.
Here's how India is helping its soldiers keep warm along the LAC
India is strengthening its border defenses with high-tech bunkers along the India-China border. These bunkers can accommodate 120 troops and provide protection in sub-zero temperatures. Equipped with solar-powered air conditioning and sleeping quarters, they aim to improve comfort and readiness for soldiers. India shares a 3,488-kilometer disputed border with China, and the bunkers are part of a broader effort to enhance border infrastructure, including roads and railways. The initiative follows China's infrastructure development along its border with India.
Day not far when Kashmir will get connected with Kanyakumari by rail: PM Modi
Development works are happening simultaneously, unlike in the past when work was done in the rest of India but its benefits were either not available to the people of Jammu and Kashmir or were made available very late, the prime minister said here while addressing a public rally.
India's longest transportation tunnel opens in Jammu on Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramula Rail Link
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the country's longest railway tunnel on the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link. The 12.77-km-long tunnel, known as T-50, is part of the Banihal-Khari-Sumber-Sangaldan section, allowing trains to run from Baramulla to Sangaldan. The section brings India a step closer to realizing the goal of running a train from Kashmir to Kanyakumari.
PM Modi inaugurates railway projects worth over Rs 16,000 crore in Jammu and Kashmir
In all, 220 projects worth Rs 32,000 crore underwent laying of foundation stone, inauguration, and dedication to the nation by PM Modi on Tuesday.
PM Modi to address public rally in Jammu next week: Union minister
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a rally in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district on February 20. The stoppage of the Katra-Delhi Vande Bhart Express train at Udhampur and Kathua railway stations was introduced to facilitate the people of the area. Modi will launch various projects and address a public meeting during his visit.
Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link most difficult project: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, described as the most challenging post-independence railway project in India, involves tunnelling through the young Himalayas. Of the total 272 km, 161 km has been commissioned. The Katra-Banihal section, with 87% in tunnels, includes the longest transportation railway tunnel (T-49) at 12.77 km.
Soon-to-run Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express to have 3 new features. Check railway project's latest update
The upcoming Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat train will have several distinctive features tailored to the region's temperature and topography. According to a senior official from Integral Coach Factory (ICF), these specialized Vande Bharat coaches will include internal heating facilities and measures to prevent freezing in water lines. Additionally, the trains will be equipped with special pipes to prevent freezing.
World's highest rail bridge in J-K's Reasi being developed as tourist spot
The world's highest steel arch rail bridge, located in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, is being developed as a tourist spot. The 1.3-km bridge, which is higher than the Eiffel Tower, is part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link project. The Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir visited the bridge site and emphasized the need to turn it into a tourist attraction.
95% of 111-km-long Katra-Banihal rail line of USBRL project complete, say officials
Northern Railways General Manager Shobhan Chaudhuri commenced his inspection from Katra onwards by motor trolley up to tunnel T1 and thereafter, conducted an exhaustive inspection and review of tunnel T1 at the site with officers and the agency.
India's first cable-stayed rail bridge on Anji river in J&K nears completion; deck to be ready by May
The upcoming structure is part of the ambitious Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla-Rail Link (USBRL) project that railway minister Ashwini Vaishnav had announced would be completed next year. According to officials, the last deck portion of Anji bridge which is designed to withstand wind speeds of 213 kilometres per hour is expected to be completed in May this year as six more segments of the bridge are yet to be launched.
Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link project heading towards completion
"The latest sanctioned cost of the USBRL project is Rs 37,012.26 crore. Cumulative booking of expenditure till February 23 is Rs 3,34,21 crore which is 90.29 percent of the total sanctioned cost," Chief Administrative Officer, USBRL, S P Mahi said. The Railway ministry sanctioned the construction of the railway line from Udhampur to Baramulla via Srinagar in phases - 25-km Udhampur to Katra in 1994, 118 km Qazigund to Baramulla and 129 km Katra to Qazigund in 1999.
Over 75 pc of 37 bridges, 97.6 pc tunnelling work on Katra-Banihal railway link completed: Officials
More than 75 per cent of the total 37 bridges and 97.6 per cent tunnelling work on the vital Katra-Banihal railway link stands completed, officials of the northern railways said, expressing hope that Kashmir will be connected to rest of the country via train next year.
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