On June 17th, 2024, a trial train successfully completed its journey from Sangaldan to Reasi, crossing the Chenab Bridge, the world's highest steel arch rail bridge. This is a significant milestone for the Udhampur Srinagar Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, which aims to connect Kashmir Valley to the national railway network....
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The Chenab Bridge, built over the Chenab River gorge in Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir, stands taller than the Eiffel Tower in Paris at a height of 359 meters. Construction works for the USBRL project are nearing completion with only tunnel No. 1 partially unfinished. A two-day inspection of the 46-km Sangaldan-Reasi section of the USBRL, including the Chenab Bridge, is scheduled for June 27th and 28th by the Railways Safety Commissioner D.C. Deshwal. The inspection is part of the final preparations for the section's commissioning.

The dream of a train reaching the Kashmir Valley is now on the verge of becoming a reality. On Sunday, the first train ran a trial run between Sangaldan and Reasi, marking a significant milestone. This train traversed the world's highest railway bridge over the Chenab River, standing at an impressive...
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height of 359 meters, even surpassing the Eiffel Tower by 35 meters. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Srinagar on June 21st, the occasion of International Yoga Day. The railway ministry has achieved this success just before his visit. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed the successful trial run on social media, highlighting the completion of most works under the USBRL project, with only a small portion of Tunnel No. 1 remaining. The 272 km long Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project has seen the commissioning of 209 km, with train services already operational between Kanyakumari to Katra and Baramula to Sangaldan. The 48.1 km section from Banihal to Sangaldan was inaugurated by PM Modi on February 20th. The project is crucial due to the presence of the Chenab Rail Bridge, the world's highest railway bridge, along this route. The 1.3 km long steel arch bridge is expected to see operational trains by June 30th, following successful electric engine trials. The entire project is projected to be completed by the end of this year, with BJP minister Jitendra Singh confirming the imminent commencement of rail services on the bridge.

Indian Railways successfully conducted a test run of a wagon tower on the Chenab Bridge, spanning from Sangaldan station to Reasi station. This signifies a major step towards launching train services on this line, pending approval from the Commissioner of Railway Safety. The Udhampur Srinagar Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, under...
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the Northern Railway, is nearing completion, with all construction works except Tunnel Number 1 finished. The project received Rs 3000 crore from the Ministry of Railways, contributing to the total sanctioned cost of Rs 41,119 crore. The USBRL project aims to connect Kashmir to the rest of India through a broad-gauge railway line. Currently, 19 Passenger Special trains operate on the Baramula-Badgam-Banihal section, with the railway planning to introduce Vande Bharat Express trains in the valley by the end of the fiscal year.

The Indian Railway Ministry successfully conducted an emergency evacuation drill at the Sangaldan railway station in Jammu and Kashmir on June 17, 2024. The drill involved simulating a train derailment and testing the emergency response system, including evacuation procedures and communication protocols. This exercise aimed to enhance the preparedness of railway...
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staff and emergency responders to handle accidents effectively. The drill involved the use of Train number 50057 and was conducted at both Sangaldan and Reasi railway stations.

Shobhan Chaudhuri, General Manager of Northern Railway, inspected the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link Project on Friday. He inspected various sections, including the Chenab Bridge, tunnels, and bridges near Katra and Reasi. Chaudhuri expressed satisfaction with the progress but emphasized the need to accelerate work and maintain safety precautions. He also highlighted the...
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importance of the tunnel near Katra for the project's completion. A review meeting was held with KRCL to discuss the project's progress and set targets. This challenging project, traversing the Himalayas, will connect Kashmir Valley to the rest of the Indian railway network.