For the first time, Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat hits 100 kmph on Chenab and Anji Bridges
On October 2, the Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express train successfully reached a top speed of 100 kmph, marking a historic achievement for India's railway network in Jammu and Kashmir. This milestone was reached while crossing the Chenab Bridge, the world's highest railway arch bridge, and the Anji Bridge, the country's first cable-stayed railway bridge.
The speed increase was implemented on the 111-km Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra-Banihal section, which was previously limited to 75 kmph. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw celebrated the event, describing it as a historic day for the rail network in the region. The faster travel times on this crucial section of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project are anticipated to improve overall train operations and reduce journey durations.
Currently, two Vande Bharat services are operating on this 266-km corridor, with passenger demand leading to the addition of 16 coaches, bringing the total to 20.
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