Archive · 7 Jun 2025
Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link Fully Operational After 28 Years
Imagine a train line through the mountains of Jammu and Kashmir!
This project, started way back in 1997, is finally finished after almost 28 years.
It involved building tunnels and bridges, including a really tall bridge called the Chenab Bridge.
The train line connects different towns and villages, so it's easier for people to travel and helps the area connect with the rest of the country.
The last part of the railway was opened in June 2025 by the Prime Minister.
The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link Project took nearly 28 years to become fully operational.
The project was completed in multiple phases, with the final section inaugurated in June 2025.
The project includes the iconic Chenab Bridge and the country's longest operational rail tunnel.
The railway line connects Baramulla to Katra, completing a crucial link in the rail network.
The project aims to enhance connectivity within Jammu and Kashmir.
- Who
- The Northern Railway completed the project.
- What
- The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link Project, a 272 km railway line.
- When
- The project was completed and fully operational in June 2025.
- Where
- The project connects Udhampur, Srinagar, and Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Why
- To improve connectivity and integrate remote areas into the national rail network.
- Project Name
- Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link
- Length
- 272 km
- Start Year
- 1997
- Completion Year
- 2025
- Key Feature
- Chenab Bridge
- Longest Tunnel
- 12.75 km
