The high-speed trial run of a train was successfully conducted on Wednesday on the challenging Katra-Banihal section to make rail connectivity between Kashmir and the rest of the country a reality within the next few days. It is expected that Vande Bharat might start running between New Delhi and Srinagar by 26 January.

The Indian Railway achieved a significant milestone with a successful 'rising grade' speed trial from Katra to Banihal in Jammu and Kashmir. This trial marks a step closer to starting direct rail services between Kashmir and the rest of India,

The inspection marks a crucial step toward the full operational commencement of the ambitious railway project, aimed at connecting Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of India via rail network

Chief Administrative Officer Sandeep Gupta provided insights into the progress, stating, "This is not the first trial. On January 7 and 8, the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) will conduct a safety inspection.

Indian Railways successfully conducted a trial run of the highly anticipated train route on Katra-Banihal section. The section includes iconic Chenab Bridge of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project.

Indian Railways has conducted six trials on different track segments, achieving several milestones, in the past month