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 Indian Railways for construction of broad-gauge railway line through the Himalayas with the aim of connecting the Kashmir region with the rest of the country. Image Source : INDIAN RAILWAYS TWITTER Work underway on the Railway’s National Project in Jammu & Kashmir.

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Kerala Cabinet approves detailed project report for Vizhinjam underground railway line
1 week, 2 days ago

Kerala Cabinet approves detailed project report for Vizhinjam underground railway line

The Hindu  

Giving momentum to the proposed underground railway line connecting the Vizhinjam port with the Balaramapuram railway station as part of linking the seaport with the existing Indian railway network, the Kerala Cabinet meeting held here on Wednesday approved the detailed project report prepared by Konkan Rail Corporation Limited for the construction of the railway line, including the rail tunnel, billed …

In LS, Vaishnaw hails Railways’ improved punctuality
1 week, 2 days ago

In LS, Vaishnaw hails Railways’ improved punctuality

Hindustan Times  

Indian Railways has achieved an “on-time performance of over 90%” through the adoption of advanced signalling systems, real-time monitoring, AI-driven scheduling, and predictive maintenance, railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. Union railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the current government has completed the construction of 97 Gati Shakti cargo terminals, with 257 new Gati Shakti cargo …

Will facilitate completing work on 2 cross-border rail links, Nepal tells India
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Will facilitate completing work on 2 cross-border rail links, Nepal tells India

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Nepal has assured India it will facilitate the early completion of work on remaining sections of the Jaynagar-Bijalpura-Bardibas and Jogbani-Biratnagar cross-border railway lines, which are being developed with grant assistance from New Delhi. The external affairs ministry said the Nepali side assured that necessary facilitation will be provided for early commencement and completion of the work on the …

Kashmir to Kanyakumari: Indian Railways set to launch direct train service | IN PICS
2 months ago

Kashmir to Kanyakumari: Indian Railways set to launch direct train service | IN PICS

India TV News  

Image Source : PTI 1/10 In a major boost to connectivity, Indian Railways is set to launch a direct train service linking Kashmir to Kanyakumari in 2025. Image Source : PTI 2/10 Indian Railways recently completed the 383-km-long Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project, a key milestone in improving rail connectivity to Kashmir. Image Source : PTI 5/10 Currently, train number 16317/16318 …

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project: Know all about 21-km-long India's first undersea tunnel
2 months, 1 week ago

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project: Know all about 21-km-long India's first undersea tunnel

India TV News  

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project: India is on the brink of a transformative milestone with its first undersea rail tunnel, a key feature of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor, commonly known as the bullet train project. Earlier on January 18, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inspected the work of the undersea tunnel and expressed satisfaction at the "good progress" on the …

Trial run of 18-coach train from Katra to Budgam successfully completed in J&K
2 months, 1 week 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 …

Travelling to Kashmir? Key road closures and train service updates to know
2 months, 1 week ago

Travelling to Kashmir? Key road closures and train service updates to know

India Today  

Jammu and Kashmir experienced fresh snowfall on January 16, turning it into a winter paradise. The Jammu and Kashmir Meteorological Department has predicted scattered light rain or snow across the region in the coming days. Indian aviation authorities completed all necessary preparations in anticipation of the harsh storms reaching the region, leading to the closure of Gurez-Bandipora, Mughal and Sinthan …

Train to Kashmir: Katra-Srinagar rail trail successful as 22-bogie train completes run within four hours
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2 months, 1 week ago

Train to Kashmir: Katra-Srinagar rail trail successful as 22-bogie train completes run within four hours

India TV News  

The first trial run of the newly completed railway line between Katra and Srinagar became successful on Sunday as the 22-bogie train chugged between Katra and Srinagar railway stations, officials said. The train, comprising 18 AC coaches, two luggage carriers and two engines, left the Katra railway station at around 8 am, successfully reaching its destination within four hours under …

Train to Kashmir: How the region’s first rail link with the rest of India will impact its key sectors
2 months, 1 week ago

Train to Kashmir: How the region’s first rail link with the rest of India will impact its key sectors

Live Mint  

Srinagar: The first-ever rail service connecting Srinagar with the rest of the country is set to launch this month, connecting India’s northernmost region like never before. Deepak Kumar, chief public relations officer of Northern Railway, the executing authority, toldMint that the new train service will not only offer a smooth travel experience for those visiting the Kashmir Valley but also …

J&K: Rail safety chief shows green flag to key Katra-Reasi section
2 months, 1 week ago

J&K: Rail safety chief shows green flag to key Katra-Reasi section

Hindustan Times  

After successful trial runs of passenger and freight trains, the commissioner of railway safety, northern circle, Dinesh Chand Deshwal, has given the go-ahead to commission the newly constructed 17-km Katra-Reasi rail track. The Katra-Reasi section was the toughest in the 272-km Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link broad-gauge project. On January 4, the chief administrative officer of the USBRL project, Sandeep Gupta, conducted …

Banihal-Katra railway safety check 2025: Jammu-Srinagar train to start soon
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Banihal-Katra railway safety check 2025: Jammu-Srinagar train to start soon

India Today  

Marking a historic milestone in Indian rail infrastructure, the Banihal-Katra railway section is poised to revolutionise travel in Jammu and Kashmir. The eagerly anticipated 111-kilometre-long Banihal-Katra railway section, connecting Jammu to the Kashmir Valley, is undergoing its final safety inspection. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared the update on social media, stating, “Final stage CRS safety inspection of the USBRL …

Safety inspection underway, Jammu-Srinagar train service likely to start soon
2 months, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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 …

Ahead of train to Kashmir: Katra-Reasi track under railway safety chief’s watch
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ahead of train to Kashmir: Katra-Reasi track under railway safety chief’s watch

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of the launch of much-awaited direct train service between Delhi and Srinagar, commissioner of railways safety Dinesh Chand Deshwal on Tuesday embarked on two-day long inspection of 17 km long Katra-Reasi rail track. The CRS said that with the completion of Kashmir rail link project, a new chapter has been written in the Indian railways’s history The visit is …

Modi unveils Jammu railway division, Telangana terminal
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Modi unveils Jammu railway division, Telangana terminal

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded the country’s rapid advancement in connectivity as he inaugurated the Jammu railway division -- a key step towards linking the Kashmir valley with the rest of the country through rail network. The PM also inaugurated the Charlapalli terminal station in Telangana and laid the foundation for the Rayagada railway division building in Odisha …

PM Modi inaugurates Jammu rail division, says will boost development in region
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi inaugurates Jammu rail division, says will boost development in region

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of the inauguration of direct train service from New Delhi to Srinagar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday virtually inaugurated the newly created Jammu railway division and said it will not only benefit Jammu and Kashmir but also Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Ladakh. Addressing the inaugural ceremony virtually, Modi congratulated the people of Jammu and Kashmir, saying, “Integration of …

PM Modi railway projects: Time not far for first bullet to run in India
2 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi railway projects: Time not far for first bullet to run in India

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who virtually inaugurated the new Jammu Railway Division on Monday, said J&K’s integration into the national railway network was “a monumental step”. “Integration of J&K into the national railway network is a monumental step towards transforming the Indian Railways into a global leader in efficiency, speed, and passenger experience,” Mr. Modi said, whilst also virtually inaugurating …

PM Modi Launches Major Railway Projects In Jammu & Telangana, Lays Foundation Stone In Odisha – WATCH
2 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi Launches Major Railway Projects In Jammu & Telangana, Lays Foundation Stone In Odisha – WATCH

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of different railway projects in different parts of the country on Monday. #WATCH | PM Narendra Modi inaugurates and lays the foundation stone of multiple railway projects, virtually The PM inaugurates New Jammu Railway Division, Charlapalli New Terminal Station in Telangana and lays the foundation stone for the Rayagada …

PM Modi inaugurates, lay foundation stones for key railway projects
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi inaugurates, lay foundation stones for key railway projects

India TV News  

In a significant boost to India’s railway infrastructure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple railway projects across the country via videoconferencing on Monday.The initiatives aim to enhance connectivity, streamline operations, and promote regional development. In Telangana, PM Modi inaugurated the Charlapalli New Terminal Station, a state-of-the-art facility designed to cater to the growing passenger …

New Jammu railway division to cover Pathankot, Udhampur, Srinagar, Baramulla
2 months, 3 weeks ago

New Jammu railway division to cover Pathankot, Udhampur, Srinagar, Baramulla

India Today  

A new railway division named the ‘Jammu Railway Division’ will soon be established, as Indian Railways prepares to bring broad-gauge railway connectivity to Kashmir. “The new Jammu Railway Division is a significant step toward enhancing connectivity in the region,” the Prime Minister’s Office stated. The Jammu Railway Division is expected to fulfil the long-standing aspirations of the people by improving …

PM to inaugurate new Jammu rail division, terminal station in Telangana on Jan 6
2 months, 3 weeks ago

PM to inaugurate new Jammu rail division, terminal station in Telangana on Jan 6

Hindustan Times  

Prime minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate several railway projects in Telangana via video conference on Monday. Prime minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate rail projects in Telangana tomorrow The prime minister will also lay the foundation stone for the Rayagada railway division building, which is part of the east coast railway. Jammu railway division The Jammu railway division is expected to …

Jammu: Check routes, rail projects under new hi-tech division set to be inaugurated today
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Jammu: Check routes, rail projects under new hi-tech division set to be inaugurated today

India TV News  

The Jammu railway division will be inaugurated virtually by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, facilitating efficient management of train services in the northernmost region of the country. The establishment of the new railway division in Jammu, a long standing demand of people and the region has been fulfilled. Check routes under the new Jammu railway division The newly created …

USBRL Project: Indian Railways conducts first successful trial run on Katra-Banihal Section | Watch
2 months, 3 weeks ago

USBRL Project: Indian Railways conducts first successful trial run on Katra-Banihal Section | Watch

India TV News  

Katra-Banihal section trial run: In a major development for the long-awaited Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project, the Indian Railways successfully conducted the first trial run on the Katra-Banihal section, ahead of the final statutory safety inspection next week to determine the commencement of rail services to Kashmir. Over the past month, the Railways has conducted six trials across various track segments, …

Bengaluru suburban rail project to expand by 146 km: What are the key locations?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru suburban rail project to expand by 146 km: What are the key locations?

Hindustan Times  

The much-awaited Bengaluru suburban rail project is set for a significant boost, with plans for a 146 km expansion under Phase 2 that will connect key locations and align with the proposed circular rail network around the city. Phase 1 of the suburban rail project is already in progress, covering four corridors with a combined length of 148 km. A …

Indian Railways conducts trial runs on Katra-Reasi section of Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link | Watch
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Indian Railways conducts trial runs on Katra-Reasi section of Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link | Watch

India TV News  

The Indian Railways officially started train trials on the Katra-Reasi section of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project. WATCH Video here The Katra-Reasi section, covering around 18 km, is a vital part of the USBRL project, designed to improve connectivity and promote economic development in the region. Technically advanced, equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure This new section is technically advanced and equipped …

Indian Railways completes successful train trials on Katra-Reasi section
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Indian Railways completes successful train trials on Katra-Reasi section

India Today  

Indian Railways announced the start of train trials on the highly anticipated Katra-Reasi section of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project on Saturday, December 28. The Katra-Reasi section, covering about 18 kilometres, is a crucial part of the USBRL project, which aims to enhance connectivity and drive economic growth in the area. Indian Railways has reaffirmed its commitment to completing the …

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

Yearender 2024: List of 5 top achievements of Indian Railways this year
3 months, 1 week ago

Yearender 2024: List of 5 top achievements of Indian Railways this year

India TV News  

The railways in April celebrated 171 years of existence as the first train ran on this day in 1853 between Mumbai and Thane. In another ‘historic milestone’ as described by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the final track work on the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail link project was completed. In February, the first electric train trial run from Banihal to Khari to Sangaldan …

Decks cleared for rail link to connect Jammu& Kashmir
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Bengaluru’s Metro Phase 3A gets Cabinet nod
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru’s Metro Phase 3A gets Cabinet nod

The Hindu  

The Karnataka Cabinet on Friday approved Phase 3A of the Bengaluru Metro’s Red Line, linking Sarjapur in southeastern Bengaluru with Hebbal in the north. In June 2024, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited submitted a detailed project report for the 37-km Hebbal-Sarjapur corridor to the State government. The metro line will traverse key areas such as Agara, Koramangala, and Dairy …

Kashmir Rail Link to Connect Delhi and Srinagar by January 2025
4 months, 1 week 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, …

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train expected to begin operations in Gujarat by 2027 end
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train expected to begin operations in Gujarat by 2027 end

The Hindu  

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pet project, is expected to begin operations in Gujarat by 2027 end and will later be extended to Maharashtra, according to the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited. The first phase of operations is likely to begin ahead of the Gujarat Assembly election, which is due in 2027 with the term of …

Railways conducts trial run on world's highest arch rail bridge in J&K
9 months, 1 week 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 …

Trial run: Electric train chugs over world’s highest arch rail bridge
9 months, 1 week ago

Trial run: Electric train chugs over world’s highest arch rail bridge

Hindustan Times  

Barely three days after Northern Railways conducted a trial run of an electric engine between Sangaldan in Ramban district and Reasi on June 16, an eight-bogie electric train on Thursday successfully conducted a trial run between the two stations, including world’s tallest arch rail bridge, called eighth wonder of the world, over the Chenab river in Reasi. The Railways conducts …

Jammu-Kashmir: Railways conducts trial run on world's highest Chenab rail bridge | VIDEO
9 months, 1 week ago

Jammu-Kashmir: Railways conducts trial run on world's highest Chenab rail bridge | VIDEO

India TV News  

Chenab rail bridge: Indian Railways today conducted a successful trial run on the newly constructed Chenab Rail Bridge, the world's highest railway bridge. Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said in a post on X, "Successful trial run of MEMU train between Sangaldan-Reasi section of USBRL project. Know more about Chenab rail bridge project The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project will be …

J&K: Railways Conduct Inspection At World's Highest Chenab Rail Bridge — WATCH
9 months, 1 week 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 …

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train On Right Track: Ghansoli Tunnel Excavation Complete
10 months ago

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train On Right Track: Ghansoli Tunnel Excavation Complete

News 18  

In a significant development for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project, a 394-meter-long Additionally Driven Intermediate Tunnel at Ghansoli has been successfully excavated. The 26-meter-deep inclined ADIT will support the construction of a 3.3-km tunnel segment using the New Austrian Tunnelling Method, allowing simultaneous tunnelling approximately 1.6 meters on each side. These include Surface Settlement Points, Optical Displacement Sensors or tilt …

In Frames | The Kashmir valley is not far
11 months, 3 weeks ago

In Frames | The Kashmir valley is not far

The Hindu  

At a height of 359 metre over the river Chenab, taller than the Eiffel tower in Paris, the Chenab bridge is the world’s highest railway bridge. Passing through difficult mountainous terrain, the project includes several major bridges and tunnels, including the Pir Panjal tunnel — India’s longest railway tunnel at over 11 kilometre in length. On February 20, Prime Minister …

Plans to connect Kashmir with rest of India through rail pushed to July
1 year, 1 month ago

Plans to connect Kashmir with rest of India through rail pushed to July

The Hindu  

Even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a newly electrified railway line between Baramulla and Sangaldan in Jammu and Kashmir, his ambition to connect Kashmir via rail to the rest of India may well have to wait for a few more months, as the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project has been delayed due to infrastructural snags. With the Lok Sabha election …

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. …

Jammu and Kashmir: Safety inspection of Banihal-Sangaldan rail link completed ahead of PM Modi's visit
1 year, 1 month ago

Jammu and Kashmir: Safety inspection of Banihal-Sangaldan rail link completed ahead of PM Modi's visit

India TV News  

Jammu and Kashmir: Safety inspection of Banihal-Sangaldan rail link completed ahead of PM Modi's visit BSF, Jammu and Kashmir Police conducted a joint search today for any possible cross-border tunnel along the International Border in Samba district, amid heightened security in the Union territory ahead of PM Modi's visit next week, officials said. Jammu and Kashmir: Mandatory safety inspection of …

Railway Board allots Vande Bharat rakes for Kashmir
1 year, 3 months ago

Railway Board allots Vande Bharat rakes for Kashmir

The Hindu  

The Railway Board has allotted eight coaches for a Vande Bharat Express to run in Jammu and Kashmir along the Udhampur- Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link on Tuesday — in an indication that the Central government may announce the opening of Vande Bharat connecting Kashmir to the rest of India before the Lok Sabha elections in 2024. Last week, the Northern Railway …

Bullet train project: Success in first mountain tunnel attained for Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor
1 year, 5 months ago

Bullet train project: Success in first mountain tunnel attained for Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor

India TV News  

The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited said that a leap forward in the first mountain tunnel in the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor was achieved on Thursday in Valsad in Gujarat. About Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor The Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor will have seven mountain tunnels, all of which will be constructed using the NATM. In addition, the high-speed train corridor …

Cross-border rail link between Nepal and India becomes operational
1 year, 8 months ago

Cross-border rail link between Nepal and India becomes operational

Firstpost  

When Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal recently visited India, this part was turned over to the GoN. The 17.3 km long Kurtha-Bijalpura line has 5 stops along it The Kurtha-Bijalpura rail segment of the Jaynagar-Bijalpura-Bardibas cross-border railway between India and Nepal is now open for business as of Sunday. The Government of India is providing grant assistance for the …

95% of 111-km-long Katra-Banihal rail line of USBRL project complete: Officials
1 year, 8 months ago

95% of 111-km-long Katra-Banihal rail line of USBRL project complete: Officials

The Hindu  

Top Northern Railway officials here Saturday said 95% of the work on the 111-km-long Katra-Banihal rail line has been completed. They said Northern Railways General Manager Shobhan Chaudhuri inspected the ongoing work on the Katra-Banihal section of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Line project on Friday. "On the remaining 111-kilometre-long Katra-Banihal section, work is completed up to 95% in spite of all …

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 …

Jammu and Kashmir brings Uri on railway map, locals cheer at rail connectivity announcement
1 year, 10 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir brings Uri on railway map, locals cheer at rail connectivity announcement

Hindustan Times  

The announcement of getting frontier town Uri in Jammu and Kashmir on the railway map of the country has brought cheers to locals who hope that starting train services would not only ease their commute but also give a fillip to the trade and tourism sectors here. Jammu and Kashmir brings Uri on railway map, locals cheer at rail connectivity …

World’s highest railway bridge to open in Kashmir soon
1 year, 11 months ago

World’s highest railway bridge to open in Kashmir soon

Al Jazeera  

The bridge over the Chenab River, taller than the Eiffel Tower, will provide all-weather connectivity with the valley. The bridge over the Chenab River – 1,315-metre-long and 359-metre-high from the bed of the river – will link the remote region with India’s vast railway network by providing all-weather connectivity. Constructed at a cost of $168m, the bridge is part of …

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