Watch: Varanasi Family Celebrates Son's Birthday Aboard First Vande Bharat To Kashmir
The celebration took place as the train crossed the iconic Anji Khad Bridge - India's highest railway bridge - making the moment even more special.
"It was a coincidence that it was our son's birthday the same day PM Modi was going to flag off this train. We thought we should celebrate our son's birthday on the first journey of this train so that his birthday becomes memorable for him," Rakesh Jaiswal told ANI.
His wife Neha Jaiswal added, "This is the best gift for our son... We made this plan because of PM Modi."
A video shared by ANI shows the family clapping and cheering as Moksh cuts his birthday cake inside the train, surrounded by fellow passengers.
Watch the video here:
#WATCH | A couple, Rakesh and Neha Jaiswal from Varanasi, celebrate their son Moksh's sixth birthday inside Kashmir's first Vande Bharat express train, cutting the cake as the train reaches Anji Khad Bridge, inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi yesterday.
Rakesh Jaiswal says, "It was… pic.twitter.com/cr6b3UaI4K
— ANI (@ANI) June 7, 2025
The Vande Bharat Express now connects Katra in Jammu to Srinagar, significantly boosting rail connectivity in the region.
About Kashmir Vande Bharat Express: Key Highlights
Connects Srinagar to Katra via Banihal
Operates six days a week (except Wednesdays)
Specially built to withstand extreme cold, with features such as:
Operation capability at -20 degree Celsius, with heated windscreens, air dryer system, thermally insulated washrooms, heated vacuum systems
Equipped with modern passenger amenities, including fully air-conditioned coaches, automatic plug doors, CCTV surveillance
Reduces travel time between Katra and Srinagar by 2-3 hours
Kashmir Vande Bharat Express Timings:
Srinagar to Katra:
Katra to Srinagar:
Departs at 2:55 PM
Arrives in Srinagar at 5:53 PM
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