The Indian government's interim budget has allocated ₹3172 crore to Jammu & Kashmir for railway development. This includes funding to accelerate the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramula Rail Link (USBRL) and the second gate at Jammu Railway Station. The USBRL project, with a total estimated cost of ₹41119 crore, has received ₹3000 crore for the...
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period 2024-25. A separate allocation of ₹172 crore has been made for a coaching terminal and a second gate at the Jammu Railway Station. The USBRL project is a prestigious railway project aimed at connecting Srinagar to the railway network. Currently, 80% of the work on the project has been completed. A section of the line between Banihal and Khari has already been trial-run, and the overhead line is expected to be completed by February 5th, after which the line will be operational up to Khari. The world's highest rail bridge, located at Anji in Reasi, is also part of the USBRL project. The project also includes several tunnels currently under construction in Reasi and Ramban. The line is expected to be inaugurated before the Lok Sabha elections, allowing for easier access to Srinagar from Jammu. Vande Bharat trains are being considered for operation on the line once it is fully operational.

The Indian government has allocated INR 3172 crore for railway development in Jammu and Kashmir, making it the second-highest recipient after Rishikesh-Karnprayag. This funding will expedite the completion of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) and the construction of a second gate at Jammu Railway Station. The USBRL project, spanning 290 km,...
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has received INR 41119 crore, with INR 3000 crore allocated for 2024-25. The project is nearing completion with 80% of the work already done. The railway track from Banihal to Qazigund has been laid and successfully trialled. Currently, the overhead line is being installed, expected to be completed by February 5th, after which train services will be launched. The USBRL also includes the world's highest rail bridge in Anji, Reasi, which has been completed. The construction of tunnels between Reasi and Ramban is ongoing. Once complete, the USBRL will connect Jammu to Srinagar, reducing travel time. The government also plans to introduce Vande Bharat express trains on the route after completion, further enhancing connectivity.