PM Modi Chenab Bridge Inauguration Live Updates: PM Modi to launch Vande Bharat trains connecting Katra to Srinagar today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district on Friday where he will inaugurate two Vande Bharat Express trains connecting Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, Katra to Srinagar. These trains will run on the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), a Rs 43,780 crore project featuring 36 tunnels and 943 bridges. This marks Kashmir's first all-weather railway connectivity with the rest of India. Regular services will begin on June 7, 2025. PM Modi is also expected to inaugurate the Chenab Bridge, the world's highest railway bridge, and launch infrastructure projects worth Rs 46,000 crore. Security has been intensified across Udhampur and Reasi ahead of the visit.
10:06 (IST) Jun 06
PM Modi JK Visit Live: Built for the Himalayas—Vande Bharat trains customised for Kashmir
The new Vande Bharat trains deployed on the Jammu–Srinagar route are specially designed for harsh Himalayan winters. Capable of operating at minus 20°C, the trains come with heated windscreens, insulated lavatories, and advanced onboard heating. This engineering ensures uninterrupted service and passenger comfort year-round. The move marks a significant leap in railway innovation and regional accessibility.
10:06 (IST) Jun 06
PM Modi JK Visit Live: Vande Bharat Express schedule announced for Kashmir route
Indian Railways has announced schedules for the new Vande Bharat trains connecting Katra and Srinagar. Train 26401 will depart Katra at 8:10 AM and reach Srinagar at 11:08 AM, while train 26402 returns at 2:00 PM and reaches Katra at 4:48 PM. A second service, train 26404, will run from Srinagar at 8:00 AM to Katra at 10:58 AM. Its return leg, train 26403, departs Katra at 2:55 PM and arrives in Srinagar at 5:53 PM. These trains will run six days a week with one weekly off day.
10:05 (IST) Jun 06
PM Modi JK Visit Live: Kashmir gets all-weather rail connectivity
With the inauguration of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link (USBRL) project today, Kashmir now has all-weather rail connectivity with the rest of India. The 272 km route includes 36 tunnels and 943 bridges, built at a cost of Rs 43,780 crore. PM Modi will flag off two Vande Bharat Express trains during the event, marking a new chapter in regional connectivity and infrastructure development.
10:00 (IST) Jun 06
PM Modi JK Visit Live: World's highest Chenab Bridge to be inaugurated; Rs 46,000 crore projects lined up
PM Modi is also expected to inaugurate the Chenab Bridge—the world's highest railway bridge—during his visit to J&K. Along with the iconic structure, infrastructure projects worth Rs 46,000 crore are likely to be unveiled. Ahead of the visit, security has been intensified across Udhampur and Reasi districts, with special focus on the Katra area.
09:59 (IST) Jun 06
PM Modi JK Visit Live: PM Modi to launch Vande Bharat trains connecting Katra to Srinagar today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district today to launch two Vande Bharat Express trains between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, Katra and Srinagar. The trains will run on the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), a 272 km-long project featuring 36 tunnels and 943 bridges, built at a cost of Rs 43,780 crore. Regular operations begin from June 7, 2025. This will mark Kashmir's first-ever all-weather railway connection with the rest of India.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district on Friday. During his visit, PM Modi will launch two Vande Bharat trains from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, Katra to Srinagar.
The Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat will run on the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), a 272 km long project built at a cost of around Rs 43,780 crore. The project includes 36 tunnels spanning 119 km and 943 bridges.
With this inauguration, Kashmir will finally get all-weather railway connectivity with the rest of India.
Indian Railways will commence regular operations of the two new Vande Bharat Express trains to Kashmir from June 7, 2025 - a day after PM Modi's inauguration of train services to Kashmir.
The PM is also expected to inaugurate the Chenab Bridge, the world's highest railway bridge, along with infrastructure projects worth Rs 46,000 crore.
Security has been tightened across Udhampur and Reasi districts ahead of the Prime Minister's visit, with increased inspections and vigilance, especially in Katra.
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