Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express to start with all-weather connectivity

The Ministry of Railway said that the Jammu Srinagar Vande Bharat Express between Katra to Srinagar will start running soon. The train will have eight coaches and cover the journey for merely three hours and ten minutes. The Ministry said that the final safety inspection of 111 Kilometer Banihal-Katra Section in the newly constructed Jammu division, has also commenced and expects to operate trains later this year. The Ministry informed that Jammu station is also



being redeveloped to equip it with 8 platforms and modern amenities.

The Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat train is specially designed with anti-freezing features. The Snow removal train, moving ahead of passenger and freight trains, will make sure that trains on this strategic route run all through the year, day and night. This will ensure all-weather connectivity between both regions.