Srinagar, April 29 -- Chief Area Manager of Northern Railway, Kapil Sharma, on Wednesday said that the extension of Vande Bharat Express up to Jammu Tawi will ease the travel for the passengers and will provide a major relief.

Speaking to ANI, he underlined that previously there were 8 coaches in the Vande Bharat Express, which has been increased to 20 coaches now, underlining that the capacity of the train has been increased by 2.5 times.

"It is a matter of happiness for the people of Kashmir that Vande Bharat has been extended to Jammu. Previously, it used to have 8 coaches; now it will have 20 coaches, increasing its capacity by 2.5 times. I congratulate everyone. Travel for the passengers and students will be eased, and the problem ...