The Sangaldan-Reasi rail link in Jammu and Kashmir is set to be operational by the end of June. The final inspection of the line, including the world's highest railway bridge over the Chenab River, is scheduled for later this month. Regular train services will begin from Baramulla to Reasi by the...
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end of June or the first week of July. A 17 km section from Reasi to Katra will be operational within six months. The 46 km Reasi-Sangaldan section, which features the Chenab Bridge, has already been tested with a MEMU train. The bridge stands at an impressive height of 359 meters, surpassing the Eiffel Tower. The USBRL project, spanning 272 km, has already seen 209 km commissioned in phases since 2009. Once the Reasi-Katra section is operational, Kashmir will be connected by rail to the rest of India. This project, which began in 1997, passes through challenging terrain and is a monumental achievement in engineering.

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.

An engine arrived at the Reasi railway station on June 18, 2024, marking a significant milestone for the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramula Rail Link (USBRL) project. The engine's arrival signals the imminent commencement of train operations on the newly constructed 46 km Sangaldan-Reasi track. The track features the world's highest railway bridge. The Commissioner...
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of Railway Safety (CRS) is scheduled to inspect the track on June 27-28, after which the first train is expected to run on June 30. The 272 km USBRL project is being implemented in two phases, with the first 118 km Kazigund-Baramula section inaugurated in October 2009.

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.

Local workers employed in the ongoing construction of the railway tunnel at the GITTI Maidan in Srinagar have alleged that they are being laid off. Despite the construction project having more than two years to go, the executing agency of the railway work has initiated the process of removing them. ...
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Deepak Patwal, Hari Singh, Sanjay Lal, and Kuldeep stated that on May 1st, a list was posted at the railway worksite, indicating the removal of 20 workers. Subsequently, a list of 48 workers was posted, resulting in their termination. They highlighted that the railway project is expected to continue for another two to three years and argued against their removal during this time. They appealed to the Trade Association and student organizations for support, urging them to prioritize local employment. On the other hand, Chakradhar, HR Admin of the executing company, Rithvik, clarified that the action is being taken as per regulations, in connection with the completion of a specific part of the project.