Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Kashmir Rail Link Inauguration to Boost Trade and Tourism
The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, is excited about a new train line in Kashmir!
This new railway will make it easier for people to visit and trade goods, which will help the economy grow.
The project includes the world's highest railway bridge and a cable-stayed bridge.
It is a big achievement for the country, as it provides a direct train route to the Kashmir valley.
A freight train has already begun delivering goods.
President Murmu hails the inauguration of the rail link in Kashmir.
Rail connectivity aims to boost trade and tourism in the region.
The project is a historic milestone for India, according to Murmu.
The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project is 272-km long.
The first freight train arrived in the Kashmir Valley on Saturday.
- Who
- President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- What
- Inauguration of a rail link in Kashmir.
- When
- Inauguration happened in June.
- Where
- Kashmir Valley.
- Why
- To boost trade, tourism, and open new economic possibilities.
- Project Name
- Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL)
- Length
- 272 km
- Key Bridges
- World’s highest railway arch bridge over the Chenab river, Anji Khad bridge
- Benefit
- Boost trade, tourism, and open new economic possibilities