Vande Bharat Express Successfully Trials on Katra-Sangaldan Rail Link Ahead of April 19 Inauguration (Watch Video)

A successful trial of the Vande Bharat express was conducted on the newly constructed Katra-Sangaldan railway link, which marked a major milestone in the ambitious Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link(USBRL). The trail, conducted earlier this week, tested the trains speed, safety and route readiness ahead of the formal inauguration by PM Modi scheduled for April 19. 

The Vande Bharat Express, India’s flagship semi-high-speed train, will soon operate on this newly connected stretch, offering world-class amenities and significantly reducing travel time for passengers traveling to and from the Kashmir Valley.

#WATCH | Katra, J&K | Trial run of Vande Bharat Train conducted on the Katra-Sangaldan Link.

PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate the final section of the Katra-Sangaldan stretch of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), a 272-km project, on April 19. pic.twitter.com/P3U1lhSXoj

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The USBRL project has been under development for years, involving some of the most challenging and complex railway construction work in the country. The terrain includes mountainous regions, deep gorges, and major river crossings, with the Chenab Bridge—currently the world’s highest railway bridge—being a major highlight of the route.