A new chapter in rail connectivity between Jammu and Srinagar was scripted on Saturday as over 3,925 passengers travelled on the first commercial run of the Vande Bharat Express.
The incident occurred near the ticket counter on the first platform of the railway station when the Minister arrived to board the Vande Bharat Express, after attending the International Ayurveda Research Center (IARC) in Kannur's Kalliad
The extended Vande Bharat Express will substantially reduce travel time between Jammu and Srinagar, providing passengers with faster, more reliable connectivity, modern onboard amenities, and enhanced comfort.
The newly introduced Howrah–Kamakhya Junction and Kamakhya Junction–Howrah Sleeper Vande Bharat Express connect two of India’s most revered and culturally significant destinations.
The Minister informed that the annual average railway investment for Odisha has increased from Rs 838 crore during 2009–14 to Rs 10,928 crore in 2026–27, marking an unprecedented 13 fold rise.
Durgapur Steel Plant (DSP) has achieved a landmark milestone with the flagging off of the first consignment of indigenously developed Vande Bharat wheels on 20 June, from its Wheel & Axle plant.
UP BJP General Secretary Govind Narayan Shukla issued the notice on Monday, seeking a response from the MLA within seven days.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the double-engine government in Bihar is committed to the all-around development of the state.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, and Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah were present at the occasion.
The train will now operate with 20 coaches, in place of earlier 16, adding four additional AC Chair Car Coaches.
