Extended Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express to Launch on April 30
Railway minister to flag off extended Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat on April 30
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Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will inaugurate the extended Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express on April 30, enhancing connectivity between Jammu Tawi and Srinagar. The service aims to boost tourism and reduce travel time, with regular operations starting May 2.
- 01The Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express will operate with 20 coaches, enhancing capacity due to high demand.
- 02The train will significantly reduce travel time between Jammu and Srinagar, promoting tourism in the region.
- 03Regular services will commence on May 2, with two pairs of trains operating six days a week.
- 04Passengers can travel directly from Jammu Tawi to Katra and Srinagar without changing trains.
- 05The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link, facilitating this service, cost ₹43,780 crore (approximately $5.3 billion USD).
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The extended Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express, flagged off by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on April 30, will feature 20 coaches to meet the high demand from commuters. This service, which will officially start regular operations on May 2, aims to significantly reduce travel time between the capitals of Jammu and Kashmir, enhancing tourism and providing a reliable all-weather transport link. The train will cover a distance of approximately 267 km in about five hours, with two pairs of services running six days a week. Passengers will benefit from direct travel from Jammu Tawi to Katra and Srinagar without the need for train changes. Additionally, Vaishnaw will inspect the Anji and Chenab Bridges on the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link, which was constructed at a total cost of ₹43,780 crore (roughly $5.3 billion USD) and includes 36 tunnels and 943 bridges.
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The new train service will provide direct access for pilgrims and travelers, reducing the need for additional transport arrangements, thus making travel more convenient and boosting local tourism.
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