Archive · 18 Dec 2025
Indian Army Transports Tanks, Artillery via Train to Kashmir
The Indian Army recently moved tanks, artillery guns, and other heavy military equipment from Jammu to Kashmir using a special train.
This is a big deal because it shows how the new train line can help the army move quickly and easily.
The train even crossed the very tall Chenab Bridge, which is the highest of its kind in the world.
While this is great for the army, it also highlights that regular people in Kashmir still don't have a direct train to travel to and from the Valley.
This shows that while the train line is useful for the military, it's not yet helping civilians as much as it could.
The Indian Army successfully transported tanks, artillery guns, and dozers from Jammu to Anantnag in South Kashmir via a special train on December 16.
This achievement demonstrates enhanced mobility and logistical capabilities for the army along the northern borders.
The train crossed the Chenab Bridge, the world's highest railway arch bridge, during its journey.
The milestone was achieved in coordination with the railway ministry as part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project.
Despite the success, a direct civilian train link to the Kashmir Valley remains unavailable due to security concerns.
- Who
- Indian Army and Indian Railways
- What
- Transport of military equipment via a special train
- When
- December 16
- Where
- Jammu Region to Anantnag, South Kashmir
- Why
- To enhance logistics capabilities and strengthen operational readiness along the northern borders
Military Logistics
Civilian Rail Connectivity
Military Logistics
Military Logistics
The Indian Army successfully transported tanks, artillery guns, and dozers from the Jammu region to Anantnag in South Kashmir via a special train, marking a significant logistics milestone and enhancing operational readiness along the northern borders.
Civilian Rail Connectivity
Despite the successful military logistics operation, a direct civilian train link to the Kashmir Valley remains a distant reality due to security concerns, highlighting the disparity in rail connectivity for civilians compared to military operations.
- Military Equipment Transported
- Tanks, artillery guns, and dozers
- Route
- Jammu Region to Anantnag, South Kashmir
- Significant Infrastructure
- Chenab Bridge (Asia's highest railway arch bridge, 359 meters above the Chenab riverbed)
- Project Involved
- Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL)
- Date of Achievement
- December 16
