Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link: Indian Railways makes break-through with 10-km escape tunnel | Photos
2 years, 7 months ago

Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link: Indian Railways makes break-through with 10-km escape tunnel | Photos

India TV News  

Highlights The construction work on the nearly-10km-long escape tunnel was completed on July 26 The alignment of USBRL involves construction of a large number of tunnels and bridges The escape tunnel is between Sumber and Sangaldan station in the Katra-Banihal section Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link: In a major development, the Northern Railway has achieved breakthrough in the escape tunnel in its Kashmir rail link project, officials said. The construction work on the nearly-10km-long escape tunnel between Sumber and Sangaldan station in the Katra-Banihal section of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link, a national project in Jammu and Kashmir, was completed on July 26. General Manager, Northern Railway, Ashutosh Gangal said, "We have achieved a major milestone in the USBRL project by executing the break-through of the escape tunnel T-48 between Sumber and Sangaldan station." Image Source : @RAILMININDIAThe construction work on the nearly-10km-long escape tunnel was completed on July 26 The line and level of the escape tunnel is precisely achieved in break-through.

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Trial run of 18-coach train from Katra to Budgam successfully completed in J&K
2 months ago

Trial run of 18-coach train from Katra to Budgam successfully completed in J&K

India Today  

In a major push for infrastructural development in Jammu and Kashmir, the trial run of the first 18-coach AC train from Katra in Jammu to Budgam in Kashmir was conducted successfully on Sunday morning. The trial run was completed on the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link, officials said. "The 18-coach trial train has reached Budgam now and this completes the final trial …

Safety inspection underway, Jammu-Srinagar train service likely to start soon
2 months, 1 week ago

Safety inspection underway, Jammu-Srinagar train service likely to start soon

Live Mint  

The first train connecting Jammu to Srinagar may begin its commercial run later this month, marking the completion of an over two-decade-old project that would link the Kashmir valley with the rest of the country by a direct railway line. Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that safety inspection of the last leg of the train connectivity between Katra and Banihal …

Second trail on Chenab Bridge in Reasi conducted by Railways | Video
2 months, 1 week ago

Second trail on Chenab Bridge in Reasi conducted by Railways | Video

India TV News  

The Indian Railways on Wednesday successfully conducted a second trial run on the world's highest railway bridge, Chenab Bridge in Reasi. Just a month back, multiple security agencies conducted a mock drill at the Chenab Railway Bridge. Spanning over 1.3 kilometres, the bridge is a vital link in the 111-km stretch from Katra to Banihal, which forms part of the …

Railways gears up to launch trains connecting Kashmir with rest of India
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Railways gears up to launch trains connecting Kashmir with rest of India

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Railways is gearing up to launch train operations connecting the Kashmir Valley with the rest of the country. Officials said the railway safety commissioner would conduct the final inspection of the Katra-Reasi section of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail line on January 5, meaning the commencement of train services were expected to be as early as next month. A cargo …

Decks cleared for rail link to connect Jammu& Kashmir
3 months ago

Decks cleared for rail link to connect Jammu& Kashmir

New Indian Express  

Safety remained a top priority during the excavation and construction of the tunnel between Katra and Reasi, as the process posed significant challenges, officials said. Since parts of the tunnel are located within the challenging ‘main boundary thrust’ zone of the Himalayas, it has been reinforced with a minimum 600mm M35 grade concrete lining, Railway ministry’s executive director Dileep Kumar …

Kashmir Rail Link to Connect Delhi and Srinagar by January 2025
4 months ago

Kashmir Rail Link to Connect Delhi and Srinagar by January 2025

Deccan Chronicle  

The eagerly anticipated Kashmir Rail Link, part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project, is expected to become operational by January 2025, facilitating seamless train travel between New Delhi and Srinagar. The train will feature three classes—AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, and AC 3 Tier—with fares ranging from ₹2,000 to ₹3,000. Key stops along the route include Ambala Cantt, Ludhiana, …

Railways conducts trial run on world's highest arch rail bridge in J&K
9 months ago

Railways conducts trial run on world's highest arch rail bridge in J&K

The Hindu  

Indian Railways on June 20 successfully conducted a trial run of a eight-coach MEMU train on the world's highest railway bridge — Chenab Bridge — in Jammu and Kashmir, paving the way for the start of rail service on the route from Reasi to Baramulla in Kashmir. "After an extensive inspection of the newly constructed Chenab Bridge by senior officers …

J&K: Railways Conduct Inspection At World's Highest Chenab Rail Bridge — WATCH
9 months ago

J&K: Railways Conduct Inspection At World's Highest Chenab Rail Bridge — WATCH

ABP News  

Jammu and Kashmir: Railway officials on Sunday conducted a thorough inspection of the newly constructed Chenab Rail Bridge, which is the highest railway bridge in the world. #WATCH | J&K: Railway officials conducted an extensive inspection of the newly constructed world's highest railway bridge-Chenab Rail Bridge, built between Sangaldan in Ramban district and Reasi. It… https://t.co/Exeafba6I4 pic.twitter.com/KydDJzmwxL — ANI June …

India's longest rail tunnel opens in Jammu on Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramula Rail Link
1 year, 1 month ago

India's longest rail tunnel opens in Jammu on Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramula Rail Link

Hindustan Times  

"Prime Minister Modi was present in Jammu and he virtually flagged off two electrified trains simultaneously -- one from Srinagar to Sangaldan in the down direction and the other from Sangaldan to Srinagar in the up direction," a railway official said. "This longest tunnel, which is 12.77-km long and known as T-50, falls between the Khari-Sumber section," the official said. …

Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link of Banihal-Sangaldan section to open on February 20
1 year, 1 month ago

Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link of Banihal-Sangaldan section to open on February 20

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Railways will start train services on the Banihal-Khari-Sumber-Sangaldan section, a 48.1-kilometre-long significant segment of the country's most ambitious Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project, on February 20. Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link of Banihal-Sangaldan section to open on February 20 "We will get a step closure to realise our dream to connect Srinagar with Kanyakumari," a source in the railways told PTI. …

Katra-Banihal link: Indian Railways completes around 95 per cent work
1 year, 8 months ago

Katra-Banihal link: Indian Railways completes around 95 per cent work

Firstpost  

With the completion of the project, Kashmir will be linked to the rest of the country through rail. Indian Railways has completed around 95 per cent of work on the Katra-Banihal route, paving the way to connect the Kashmir valley to the rest of the country, Northern Railways said on Friday. The Northern Railways issued the statement after the zone’s …

Bullet Train: NHSRCL Signs Contract to Build India’s First Undersea Rail Tunnel in Maharashtra
1 year, 9 months ago

Bullet Train: NHSRCL Signs Contract to Build India’s First Undersea Rail Tunnel in Maharashtra

News 18  

A tunnel measuring 21 km, including 7 km of India’s first undersea rail tunnel, will be built by the National High Speed Rail Corporation Ltd for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor or the bullet train project. Three tunnel boring machines will be used to make about 16 km of the tunnel portion and the remaining 5 km will be through …

J-K: Banihal-Hingni stretch of USBRL project likely to be completed by June end
2 years ago

J-K: Banihal-Hingni stretch of USBRL project likely to be completed by June end

India Today  

Work on a 23-km stretch from Banihal to Hingni on the prestigious Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Line project in Jammu and Kashmir is likely to be completed by the end of June, an official said. READ | T49 tunnel, longest railway tunnel, in J-K to soon become pride of the nation He said the sector passes through various tunnels and bridges and …

Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link: Railways shares progress work
2 years ago

Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link: Railways shares progress work

Live Mint  

The Ministry of Railways has shared the details of the Udhampur, Srinagar-Baramulla railway link project on Twitter. Completed Works: Tunnel Mining: 163.07Km of 163.88Km Track Laying: 45.66km of 117.7Km Major Bridges: 22 of 26 -1315 metre Chenab Bridge: 100% -777 metre Bridge No. Last month, a railway official told PTI news agency that the USBRL project is heading towards completion …

Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link project heading towards completion
2 years ago

Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link project heading towards completion

The Hindu  

The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link project is heading towards completion with 90% of its sanctioned cost of ₹37,012.26 crore utilised, a senior railway official said on February 27. The official said the prestigious national project, being personally monitored by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, is progressing “very well” and the works are taking place in “top gear” …

India’s longest escape tunnel constructed in J&K: 5 things to know
2 years, 3 months ago

India’s longest escape tunnel constructed in J&K: 5 things to know

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Railways has completed a 12.8- km tunnel, which is the longest escape tunnel of India, on the 111 km under-construction Banihal-Katra railway line in Jammu and Kashmir, a government statement said. The escape tunnel 'T-13' has been constructed to facilitate rescue work in case of an emergency. Here is everything you need to know about the longest escape …

Higher than clouds! Check out breathtaking photos of Chenab Railway Bridge
2 years, 6 months ago

Higher than clouds! Check out breathtaking photos of Chenab Railway Bridge

India TV News  

Chenab Rail Bridge: Indian Railways has shared new photos of the Chenab Railway Bridge showing the under-construction sight covered in breathtakingly beautiful clouds. The 1.315 kms long bridge -- which is being built at a dizzying height of 359 metres -- can fit the entire Eiffel Tower, plus roughly a 10-storied tall building below it. When completed, it will connect …

World's highest rail bridge golden joint completed, workers celebrate with Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav | Photos
2 years, 7 months ago

World's highest rail bridge golden joint completed, workers celebrate with Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav | Photos

India TV News  

Highlights The bridge falls on the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla railway line The 1.315 kms long bridge -- built at a dizzying height of 359 metres It can fit entire Eiffel Tower, plus roughly a 10-storied tall building below it Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla railway line: In a proud moment and more than that a challenging one, the golden joint of world's highest railway bridge on …

New feature-rich train rake introduced on J&K's Banihal-Baramulla section | WATCH
2 years, 10 months ago

New feature-rich train rake introduced on J&K's Banihal-Baramulla section | WATCH

India TV News  

Highlights Indian Railways introduces new rake on J&K's Banihal-Baramulla section The new rake has better features and facilities It has better internal furnishing, improved atmospheric control, advanced AC among others features The Indian Railways has introduced a new rake in Banihal-Baramulla section of Northern Railway equipped with several new features. Sharing the glimpse of the new pink-coloured rake, the railway …

Why Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Project with Longest Tunnel is an Engineering Marvel
2 years, 11 months ago

Why Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Project with Longest Tunnel is an Engineering Marvel

News 18  

India is expected to get the railway bridge that will connect the Kashmir valley to the rest of the country. Major Benefits • Integration of Kashmir valley and other frontier areas by rail with the main landmass of the country, ending historical isolation • Economic development of the people of the region • Positive impact on the environment as Railways …

Railways connects India's longest tunnel T-49: All you need to know
3 years, 1 month ago

Railways connects India's longest tunnel T-49: All you need to know

Hindustan Times  

In a breakthrough development, the main tunnel of the Katra-Banihal section, T-49, was successfully connected on Tuesday between Sumber and Arpinchala stations, the Northern Railways said. Once completed, the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link mega project will be the longest tunnel of the Indian Railways. Tunnel T-49 of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramula Rail Link project is 12.75 kms long. Here are the major highlights …

Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link: Catch breathtaking view of India's first cable-stayed bridge | Photos
3 years, 1 month ago

Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link: Catch breathtaking view of India's first cable-stayed bridge | Photos

India TV News  

Railways shared breathtaking pictures of under-construction India's first-ever cable-stayed rail bridge, at the upcoming Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla railway link in Jammu and Kashmir. Image Source : @RAILMININDIA Catch sight of India's first-ever cable-stayed rail bridge on Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla railway link. Fast forward some 120 years, and India's dream of fully integrating with the Valley is finally tangible with the Kashmir Railway Project ready …

Udhampur Srinagar Baramulla rail link: Work on all-weather connectivity to J&K underway in mission mode
4 years, 2 months ago

Udhampur Srinagar Baramulla rail link: Work on all-weather connectivity to J&K underway in mission mode

India TV News  

Union Railways Minister Piyush Goyal reviewed the progress of the ongoing Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link National Project in Jammu & Kashmir. Vijay Sharma, Chief Administrative Officer/ Construction USBRL Project apprised the minister about the latest status of work on the last leg of the project between Katra-Banihal. Udhampur Srinagar Baramulla Rail Link The USBRL is a National project undertaken by the …

Railways achieve new feat, completes excavation work on 8.6-km long tunnel in Himalayas. Details
4 years, 5 months ago

Railways achieve new feat, completes excavation work on 8.6-km long tunnel in Himalayas. Details

India TV News  

Started almost 10 years ago, the excavation work inside 8.6-km-long railway tunnel in Banihal area of Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district, one of the upcoming and most awaited railway projects in India, has been completed, officials have informed. Railways complete excavation work on key tunnel on Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla upcoming line | Key takeaways The vital tunnel between Changaldar and Khari is …

Complete Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla railway link by August 2022, J&K LG asks Railways
4 years, 6 months ago

Complete Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla railway link by August 2022, J&K LG asks Railways

India TV News  

Jammu and Kashmir railway link project between Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla, a 272-km railway line being built at Rs 27,949 crore is one of the most challenging projects Indian Railways has undertaken. The upcoming railway route will Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla railway link | Key highlights Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has also directed railways to connect Rajouri-Poonch and Kupwara region in Kashmir with the rail link. …

Kashmir to get connected to rest of India via Katra-Banihal rail link by Dec 2021; railway bridge to be taller than Eiffel Tower
5 years, 2 months ago

Kashmir to get connected to rest of India via Katra-Banihal rail link by Dec 2021; railway bridge to be taller than Eiffel Tower

Firstpost  

Kashmir will be connected to the rest of India through railway network by December next year as the government has set a fresh deadline for completion of the world’s highest railway bridge Jammu: Kashmir will be connected to the rest of India through railway network by December next year as the government has set a fresh deadline for completion of …

Indian Railways completes longest electrified tunnel in record time: Key facts
5 years, 8 months ago

Indian Railways completes longest electrified tunnel in record time: Key facts

Live Mint  

Indian Railways has achieved another engineering feat. The engineers of Indian Railways has added another feather in its cap by commissioning the longest electrified tunnel in India. The total length of the tunnel is 6.6 kms and is situated between Cherlopalli and Rapuru stations which fall under the South Central Railways zone of Indian Railways. • LED lighting provided at …

Engineering marvel: India’s highest tunnel to see light of day in October
7 years, 6 months ago

Engineering marvel: India’s highest tunnel to see light of day in October

Hindustan Times  

Running three years behind schedule, the strategic 8.8-km all-weather Rohtang Tunnel, the highest in the country, will open to emergency traffic in October. Being built under the Rohtang Pass at an altitude of 13,050 feet in the eastern Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas on the Leh-Manali highway, the horse-shoe shaped road tunnel will be functional for emergency vehicles through …

Kashmir rail link project to be completed by 2020 says official
9 years, 8 months ago

Kashmir rail link project to be completed by 2020 says official

India TV News  

Srinagar: The rail-link from Banihal to Katra, connecting Kashmir valley with the rest of the country, would be completed by 2020, railway officials said here on Saturday. "The work on the Banihal to Katra stretch is going on and we are hopeful of completing it by 2020," general manager, northern Railways, AK Puthia told reporters. The official said subject to …

Kashmir Valley gets connected by rail
12 years, 2 months ago

Kashmir Valley gets connected by rail

India TV News  

Banihal, Dec 28: Northern Railways today made history as the first train chugged through India's longest railway tunnel through the Pir Panjal mountain range, connecting Kashmir Valley to Banihal town on Srinagar-Jammu National highway. A P Mishra, member of the Railway Board, said the train services between Banihal and Kashmir Valley will start in February or March next year while …

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