Udhampur-Baramulla Rail Link Set to Begin Operations by January
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Udhampur-Baramulla Rail Link Set to Begin Operations by January

The much-anticipated Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) is nearing completion, with operations likely to commence in January 2025, according to Northern Railway General Manager Ashok Verma. Speaking to reporters, Verma confirmed that work on the final tunnel in the Reasi region, known as T-33, is expected to be finished within a week. "We are hopeful of achieving connectivity by January. Once completed, all trains, including Vande Bharat, will operate on this route, and a timetable will be prepared," Verma said. The completion of the USBRL is expected to transform connectivity for Kashmir, linking the region to the rest of the country via rail for the first time. Verma highlighted the significant impact this project will have, stating, "There will be a total change in the situation in Kashmir." The 3.2-km T-33 tunnel, located near the Vaishno Devi foothills and connecting Katra to Reasi, marks the final piece of the 17-km stretch between the two towns. With track-laying complete and electrical work set to finish within a week, a CRS (Commissioner of Railway Safety) inspection is scheduled in the next 15 days, paving the way for train operations. Once operational, the USBRL will enable direct train services from Kashmir to Delhi, enhancing connectivity and bolstering economic growth in the region. General Manager Verma also visited several railway stations in the Valley to review ongoing infrastructure developments and operational readiness. (ET)

The much-anticipated Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) is nearing completion, with operations likely to commence in January 2025, according to Northern Railway General Manager Ashok Verma. Speaking to reporters, Verma confirmed that work on the final tunnel in the Reasi region, known as T-33, is expected to be finished within a week. We are hopeful of achieving connectivity by January. Once completed, all trains, including Vande Bharat, will operate on this route, and a timetable will be prepared, Verma said. The completion of the USBRL is expected to transform connectivity for Kashmir, linking the region to the rest of the country via rail for the first time. Verma highlighted the significant impact this project will have, stating, There will be a total change in the situation in Kashmir. The 3.2-km T-33 tunnel, located near the Vaishno Devi foothills and connecting Katra to Reasi, marks the final piece of the 17-km stretch between the two towns. With track-laying complete and electrical work set to finish within a week, a CRS (Commissioner of Railway Safety) inspection is scheduled in the next 15 days, paving the way for train operations. Once operational, the USBRL will enable direct train services from Kashmir to Delhi, enhancing connectivity and bolstering economic growth in the region. General Manager Verma also visited several railway stations in the Valley to review ongoing infrastructure developments and operational readiness. (ET)

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