Finally the dream of connecting Kashmir by rail has come true
Srinagar, 25 January
After years of hard work and dedication and some engineering marvels and feats, the dream of connecting Kashmir by rail finally came to fruition on Saturday with a specially designed ‘Vande Bharat Express’ train in the Valley of Srinagar Railway. It came true after reaching the station, the trial journey of which was completed today.
The train reached Srinagar station in Naugam area on the outskirts of the city from Katra in Jammu on its first trial run. Earlier it had reached Jammu on Friday.
When the orange and gray Vande Bharat train arrived at the station at 11:30 am, there was a flood of cheers and applause for the Indian Railways. A large number of people and railway officials were eagerly waiting for it since morning, many of whom came with garlands of flowers to welcome the passengers on board the train. -News-Patiala