SRINAGAR, Oct. 17 -- Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a major expansion of its transport infrastructure, with railway links, highways, tunnels, airport upgrades and freight terminals aimed at improving year-round connectivity, facilitating trade and strengthening tourism, according to a report released by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) on Saturday.

The report, titled Connecting Kashmir: Building the Infrastructure for Growth, highlights projects including the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), the Chenab Rail Bridge, the Sonamarg and Zojila tunnels, and the proposed expansion of Srinagar International Airport. It presents these projects as part of a broader effort to improve access to markets, reduce travel time and streng...