Archive · 13 Jun 2025
Kashmir Rail Link Draws Huge Demand with 25,000 Travelers
A new train line now connects Kashmir to the rest of the country!
The Vande Bharat Express trains are very popular, with tickets selling out fast.
Since the train started running on June 6th, about 25,000 people have taken the train.
Passengers are happy, saying the ride is smooth and beautiful.
The train is also a faster and more reliable way to travel than the old road, especially because the road could be closed because of bad weather.
This train line is part of a bigger project that cost a lot of money and took many years to finish.
The Kashmir rail link project connects the Valley with the rest of the country.
The Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat trains are experiencing high demand with tickets sold out through June.
Approximately 25,000 people traveled on the trains since the June 6 launch.
Passengers report positive experiences, citing comfort and scenic views.
The railway offers an all-weather alternative, saving travel time compared to the highway.
- Who
- Passengers traveling on the Vande Bharat Express trains.
- What
- The launch of the Kashmir rail link project.
- When
- Launched on June 6.
- Where
- Katra-Srinagar section.
- Why
- To provide a comfortable and reliable transportation alternative to the highway.
- Train Name
- Vande Bharat Express
- Route
- Katra-Srinagar
- Passengers
- 25,000
- Project Cost
- ₹43,780 crore
- Project Length
- 272 kms
- Number of Tunnels
- 36
- Number of Bridges
- 943