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Prime Minister Modi's April 19 Visit for USBRL Inauguration Postponed

The long-awaited Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link, featuring the world's highest railway arch bridge, faces an inauguration delay as no new date is announced.

Ahead of its inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 19, another trial run of Vande Bharat train was successfully conducted on Tuesday on the Katra-Sangaldan section of the 272-km Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Line (USBRL) which connects Kashmir with the rest of the country. (HT File)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (ANI)
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi (photo:IANS)

Overview

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit to Jammu and Kashmir on April 19 to inaugurate the USBRL project has been postponed, with no fresh date confirmed.
  • The project includes the iconic Chenab Railway Bridge, the world's highest railway arch bridge, connecting New Delhi directly with Kashmir via rail for the first time.
  • Trial runs of the Vande Bharat Express on the Katra-Sangaldan section have been successfully completed, showcasing the project's operational readiness.
  • The 272-kilometer USBRL, featuring 119 kilometers of tunnels and over 1,000 bridges, promises to significantly enhance connectivity, tourism, and economic growth in the region.
  • Originally envisioned 133 years ago by Maharaja Pratap Singh, the project has overcome immense engineering challenges, including seismic risks and harsh terrain, to near completion.