On June 20, 2024, Indian Railways successfully conducted a trial run of an eight-coach MEMU train on the Chenab Bridge, the world's highest railway bridge, located in Jammu and Kashmir. The trial run covered a 46-km-long electrified line between Sangaldan and Reasi, passing through nine tunnels, including the 11.13 km long...
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T-44 tunnel. The trial run marks a significant milestone in the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, aiming to connect the Kashmir valley with the Indian rail network. The project involves 38 tunnels, 927 bridges, and the iconic Chenab Bridge, which is the world's highest arch railway bridge. The train service is expected to commence by the end of June 2024, facilitating easier movement of people and goods, promoting cultural exchanges, and boosting economic activities in the region.