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Direct Vande Bharat to Srinagar flagged off in historic Jammu Kashmir rail milestone
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Published on 30 April 2026
A new all weather route bypasses a risky highway threat
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav on Tuesday flagged off the first direct Vande Bharat Express between Jammu Tawi and Srinagar, a key step in integrating the Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla Rail Link. Officials say the train offers a safer all-weather alternative to the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway, known for frequent landslides, and will cut travel friction for commuters.
- Direct Vande Bharat Express launched between Jammu Tawi and Srinagar
- The move integrates the Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla Rail Link
- Rail route positioned as an all-weather alternative to highway disruptions
- Flag-off held at Jammu Tawi Railway Station by the Union Railway Minister
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