New Delhi, April 30 -- : In a historic boost to connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday flagged off the extended Vande Bharat Express service linking Jammu with Srinagar, marking the first-ever direct passenger train connection between the two regions.
The move establishes seamless rail access to the Kashmir Valley from across India via a single interchange at Jammu, ushering in all-weather connectivity and is expected to significantly boost tourism, trade, and movement of essential goods.
Calling it a "major milestone," Vaishnaw said, "A significant achievement has been made with the expansion of rail connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir," adding that the enhanced service would make travel to key pi...