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Third Vande Bharat Train to Connect Jammu and Srinagar via Udhampur, Says Union Minister
✍️ Indian Express
🗓 20 Aug 2026, 05:42 PM
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The Union Minister announced that a third Vande Bharat Express will operate between Jammu and Srinagar via Udhampur, enhancing connectivity in the region.
The Union Minister for Railways confirmed that a third Vande Bharat Express will run on the Jammu‑Srinagar corridor, taking a route through Udhampur.
The new service is expected to reduce travel time between the two cities and provide a faster, more comfortable option for passengers.
Railway officials said the train will operate on a regular schedule, with additional stops at key stations along the route.
The announcement comes as part of a broader effort to improve connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir, following the launch of the first two Vande Bharat services.
Passengers will benefit from the train’s modern amenities and high speed, which is projected to boost tourism and commerce in the region.
The new service is expected to reduce travel time between the two cities and provide a faster, more comfortable option for passengers.
Railway officials said the train will operate on a regular schedule, with additional stops at key stations along the route.
The announcement comes as part of a broader effort to improve connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir, following the launch of the first two Vande Bharat services.
Passengers will benefit from the train’s modern amenities and high speed, which is projected to boost tourism and commerce in the region.