Published: May 01, 2026, 24:45 IST | Updated: May 01, 2026, 24:45 IST
The extension of the Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat train has been hailed as a landmark step for rail connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir. The inaugural run marks the expansion of the train’s earlier route and is expected to significantly boost passenger capacity and travel convenience in the region. Officials say the upgraded rail link will improve connectivity, strengthen tourism, and support economic development across the Kashmir Valley.