The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Hyperlink (USBRL) challenge, a game-changer for Kashmir’s connectivity, is nearing completion. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw introduced that the challenge could be inaugurated quickly by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “The challenge has nearly reached its completion stage, and solely a 17-km part – T-1 tunnel, i.e., tunnel between Katra and Reasi – is remaining. Work on that part can also be in full swing,” Vaishnaw stated whereas addressing a press convention within the union capital.
“Chenab bridge and as much as Sangaldan, it’s already operational. From Sangaldan as much as the Reasi part has been accomplished, and the Commissioner Railway Security (CRS) certificates too has been acquired.”
Vaishnaw said that the challenge’s completion is a major milestone for Jammu and Kashmir. “The dream challenge of Jammu and Kashmir has (nearly) grow to be a actuality now. Quickly we’ll request Prime Minister Narendra Modi to spare his time for its inauguration,” he stated.
The minister introduced that the challenge has acquired a considerable enhance in funding, with an allocation of Rs 3694 Cr in 2024-25, a 3.5 occasions enhance from the common allocation between 2009-2014. “2024-25 allocation is 254 % greater than the common of 2009-2014, roughly,” he stated.
Vaishnaw additionally introduced that a number of new initiatives are underway in J&Okay, together with the extension of the rail line from Baramulla to Uri, development of 4 terminals, and growth of 4 stations as Amrit Stations. “The work associated to DPRs of latest initiatives in J&Okay can also be occurring. The initiatives associated to extension of rail-line from Baramulla to Uri; two extra traces there and development of 4 terminals between Budgam to Baramulla part are underway,” he stated.
Trial Run On World’s Highest Railway Bridge Profitable
A profitable trial run of the MEMU prepare on the newly constructed Electrified Line Part was carried out final month. The trial run was carried out at a pace of 40 kmph, and the primary ever full prepare crossed over the enduring Chenab Rail Bridge, which is the world’s highest railway bridge with a central span of 467 meters at a staggering peak of 359 meters.
USBRL Challenge Completion Timeline
The USBRL challenge is predicted to be accomplished by year-end, remodeling Kashmir’s connectivity and financial system. The challenge’s completion will cut back journey time between Jammu and Srinagar from 12 hours to only 6 hours, offering a dependable and environment friendly mode of transportation for the folks of Kashmir.
The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Hyperlink (USBRL) challenge is predicted to be accomplished by the top of the yr. The USBRL challenge, which incorporates the 48.1 km Banihal-Sangaldan part, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 20, 2024.
Section I, encompassing the 118 km Qazigund-Baramulla part, was inaugurated in October 2009. Later phases included the inauguration of the 18 km Banihal-Qazigund part in June 2013 and the 25 km Udhampur-Katra part in July 2014.
The Chenab Rail Bridge, towering 359 metres (roughly 109 ft) above the Chenab River within the Jammu and Kashmir area, stands about 35 metres taller than the Eiffel Tower. This 1,315 metre-long bridge is a major a part of the bigger initiative to combine the Kashmir valley into the Indian Railway community.
