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Katra-Banihal Speed Limit Raised as Vande Bharat Sets Record
The railway has allowed trains to travel faster on a section between Katra and Banihal.
The speed limit increased from 75 kmph to 100 kmph.
This section is part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link.
A Vande Bharat Express train tested the new speed.
It crossed the Chenab Bridge and Anji Bridge at 100 kmph.
The Chenab Bridge is the world’s highest railway arch bridge.
Anji Bridge is India’s first cable-stayed rail bridge.
Officials said faster trains may shorten journeys and make travel smoother and more comfortable.
The maximum permissible speed on the 111-km Katra-Banihal section rose from 75 kmph to 100 kmph.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the increased speed was successfully tested on Friday.
Vande Bharat Express crossed the Chenab Bridge and Anji Bridge at 100 kmph during the trial.
The Chenab Bridge is described as the world’s highest railway arch bridge, while Anji is India’s first cable-stayed rail bridge.
Railway officials said the change could reduce travel time and improve safety, comfort and operational efficiency on the USBRL corridor.
- Who
- Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the change; Vande Bharat Express conducted the speed trial.
- What
- The maximum permissible speed on the 111-km Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra-Banihal section increased from 75 kmph to 100 kmph.
- Where
- On the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra-Banihal section of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link, including the Chenab and Anji bridges.
- When
- The announcement and speed test took place on Friday; no exact date was provided.
- Why
- The increase is intended to make train operations smoother, reduce travel time and provide faster, safer and more comfortable journeys.
Key facts
- Section
- Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra-Banihal
- Section length
- 111 km
- Previous speed limit
- 75 kmph
- New speed limit
- 100 kmph
- Train
- Vande Bharat Express, Train No. 26401/26404
- Bridges crossed
- Chenab Bridge and Anji Bridge
- Rail corridor
- Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link
Quotes
Ashwini Vaishnaw
Union Railway Minister of India
“The increased speed was successfully tested today. Vande Bharat Express (Train No. 26401/26404) created a new record by crossing the world's highest Chenab Bridge and India's first cable-stayed Anji Bridge at 100 km/h”
thehansindia.com
“This enhancement will make train operations on the USBRL project smoother, reduce travel time and provide faster, safer and more comfortable journey to the passengers”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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