The 272-cilometer-Lumba Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, which is to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is an electrified railway corridor that has 36 tunnels and 943 bridges.
A major highlight is the Katra-Banihal section, where a distance of 97.42 km of 111-km passes through tunnels or bridges.
The section also includes the T-50 tunnel, which is about 13 km, India’s longest railway tunnel.
Speaking to ANI, Executive Director of Information and Publicity, Dilip Kumar said that in the USBRL project, Katra-Banihal section, extending more than 111 km, alone include tunnels and bridges in the area of 97.42 km alone.
“Today, PM will dedicate the USBRL (Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link) project to the nation. In addition, PM will also inaugurate two important bridges, the world’s tallest railway Arch Bridge Bridge Bridge and India’s first cable-lieu-bridge, fig bridge, figure bridge, it is a 272 km project, which is an electrified project that is a electronic project, which is 36 of the project. The Katra-Banihal section is especially known for bridges and tunnels because 97.42 km of this 111-km section will pass through a bridge or a tunnel, it also has the longest tunnel of Indian Railways.
He further stated that the Chenab railway bridge, which will also be inaugurated by the Prime Minister, is 359 meters high -35 meters long than the Eiffel Tower.
Explaining the engineering importance of both bridges, Kumar said he is specially designed to face earthquakes and strong winds.
He said, “The bridge across the Chenab River is a historical engineering miracle, we have crossed the Eiffel Tower (in height) and the bridge is 359 meters high … 35 meters longer than the Eiffel Tower and five times longer than the Qutub Minar. It is also used in Solds.
Speaking of the time and facilities of Vande Bharat vehicles, which will also be flagged off by the Prime Minister, Kumar said, “Railways have decided two trains on this section (Udampur-Srinagar-Bermulla Rail Link).
One train will leave at 8.10 am and the other at 1455 hours (2.55 pm). The train that leaves at 8.10 am passes through Banihal and reaches Srinagar at 11.10 am in about 3 hours. The train going on 1455 hours (2.55 pm) will reach Srinagar at 6 pm. Talking about the opposite direction, 26404 trains will leave Srinagar every day at 8 am and it will reach Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, Katra station. The second train will leave Srinagar at 2 pm and will reach Shri Mata Vaishno Devi every day at 1705 hours (5:05 pm). The train will have eight coaches, including the executive class and a chair car … “
He praised the Modi government’s efforts to improve railway connectivity in remote areas like Jammu and Kashmir and Northeast.
He said, “If we talk about Railways, in the last 11 years, many important projects have been completed. It is the PM’s vision that to complete a project to complete a project as soon as possible. We are working according to that vision. This vision is also working in the Pambon Bridge and USBRL Project. Sikkim Project also.
PM today is ready to flag Vanda Bharat Express from Katra to Srinagar on Udhampur-Srinagar-Bermulla Rail Link (USBRL).
The 272 km long project is built for Rs 43,780 crore and includes 119 km and 36 tunnels in 943 bridges.
Architectural Marvel Chenab Rail Bridge, located at an altitude of 359 meters above the river, is the world’s highest railway arch bridge. It is a 1,315 m tall steel arc bridge which is an engineer to face seismic and air conditions. The bridge will have a major impact in increasing connectivity between Jammu and Srinagar.
Wande will take about 3 hours to travel between Katra and Srinagar, walking on the bridge through India train, will reduce the current journey time by 2-3 hours.
Fort Bridge is India’s first cable-state rail bridge which will serve the country in a challenging area.
The Prime Minister will also dedicate the Udhampur-Srinagar-Bermulla Rail Link (USBRL) project to the nation. The 272 km long USBRL project, which has been manufactured about Rs 43,780 crore, includes 36 tunnels (extending up to 119 km) and 943 bridges. The project establishes all weather, spontaneous rail connectivity between the Kashmir Valley and the rest of the country, aiming to change regional mobility and run socio-economic integration.
The Prime Minister will also take two Vande Bharat Express trains to Srinagar and Srinagar from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra. They will provide a sharp, comfortable and reliable travel option for residents, tourists and pilgrims. (AI)
