Kashmir Rail Link 2025: Modi to Launch Historic Train Service Over World’s Highest Bridge
On June 6, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Kashmir rail link 2025, marking a historic milestone with the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) connecting Kashmir to India via the Chenab Bridge, per Greater Kashmir. Two Vande Bharat trains will run between Katra and Baramulla, per Financial Express. Follow updates in our trending news section.
Kashmir Rail Link 2025: What’s Happening?
The Kashmir rail link 2025 inauguration will see PM Modi flag off Vande Bharat trains over the 272-km USBRL, including the 359-m-high Chenab Bridge, per The Hindu. Initially planned for April 19, the event was delayed due to weather and a Pahalgam terror attack, per Greater Kashmir. X posts call it a “game-changer for Kashmir,” per Kashmir News breaking news.
Kashmir Rail Link 2025: Key Feature
Chenab Bridge, 359 m high, per Greater Kashmir.
Location
Katra to Baramulla, per Financial Express.
Project Cost
Over ₹43,000 crore, per The Hindu.
Context of the Project
The USBRL, launched in 1983, faced delays due to complex terrain and seismic zones, per Greater Kashmir. The 111-km Katra-Banihal section, completed in January 2025, includes 38 tunnels and the Chenab Bridge, per Financial Express. It boosts tourism and trade, per The Hindu.
| Aspect | Details | Impact | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | June 6, 2025 | Inauguration of USBRL | Greater Kashmir |
| Key Structure | Chenab Bridge | World’s highest railway bridge | Financial Express |
| Trains | Two Vande Bharat trains | Enhanced connectivity | The Hindu |
| Project Scope | 272 km, 119 km tunnels | Boosts tourism, trade | Kashmir News breaking news |
Preparations and Security
Security teams are deployed at Katra and the Chenab Bridge, with trials completed for the Katra-Baramulla stretch, per Greater Kashmir. The Vande Bharat trains are designed for Kashmir’s sub-zero temperatures, per Financial Express. X posts highlight excitement for the Amarnath Yatra, per Kashmir News breaking news.
Kashmir Rail Link 2025: Staying Informed
- Follow Updates: Check Kashmir News breaking news for rail news.
- Trust Sources: Verify with Greater Kashmir or The Hindu.
- Cross-Check X: Confirm claims via Financial Express.
Implications for Kashmir’s Future
The Kashmir rail link 2025 will enhance tourism, trade, and connectivity, with the Chenab Bridge as a global marvel, per The Hindu. It strengthens strategic ties, per Greater Kashmir. Explore more via Kashmir News technology updates.
Kashmir Rail Link 2025 Key Facts
- Inauguration on June 6, 2025, per Greater Kashmir.
- Chenab Bridge, 359 m high, per Financial Express.
- Two Vande Bharat trains, per The Hindu.
Conclusion
The Kashmir rail link 2025 fulfills a decades-long dream, connecting Kashmir to India’s rail network. Stay updated with Kashmir News breaking news and explore our technology section.
