New Delhi: Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw, on his X (formerly Twitter) account, shared a small glimpse of the Vande Bharat Express train designed for the Katra-Srinagar rail route. The video offers a sneak peek into the state-of-the-art features of the train, which has been specially tailored to navigate Jammu and Kashmir’s harsh winter conditions.
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Vande Bharat train for Jammu to Kashmir! 🚄 pic.twitter.com/qvwuWAfhLd
— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) January 11, 2025
Vande Bharat Express: Katra-Srinagar Route Details
According to reports, the final safety check for the 111 km Banihal-Katra section is complete, allowing rail passengers to enjoy better travel options later this year. Jammu station is being upgraded with eight platforms and modern facilities. The Banihal-Katra section is an impressive engineering project, with a 97-kilometre tunnel and 7 kilometres covered by four major bridges.
Engineering Marvel: Banihal-Katra Rail Line Completion
Engineered for Extreme Weather: The new Vande Bharat Express for Jammu and Kashmir has unique technology to handle the region’s weather challenges.
Heating Systems: The heating systems keep tanks warm and help the air brakes work in freezing conditions.
Amenities: Like other Vande Bharat trains, this includes standard amenities such as fully air-conditioned coaches, automatic doors, and mobile charging sockets.
Jammu station is also being redesigned to add eight platforms and modern services. The highly anticipated train service connecting Jammu and the Kashmir Valley will start soon. Completing the Banihal-Katra section of the Jammu-Kashmir rail system has been a major engineering achievement. It features a 97-kilometre tunnel and a 7-kilometre track supported by four main bridges.
About Vande Bharat Express
Vande Bharat Express is a fast train service Indian Railways offers for medium to long distances. It connects cities less than 800 km apart or takes under ten hours to travel. There is also a planned sleeper service for longer distances, connecting cities that are 800 km to 1,200 km apart. This train is part of the government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative and started running on February 15, 2019.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw showcased the new Vande Bharat Express designed for the Katra-Srinagar rail route. This state-of-the-art train boasts features specifically engineered to withstand Jammu & Kashmir’s harsh winters, including enhanced heating and air brake systems. Biz News Business News – Personal Finance News, Share Market News, BSE/NSE News, Stock Exchange News Today
