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Vande Bharat Express Connects Jammu and Srinagar, Marking Historic Rail Link
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 07:32 AM
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The newly launched Vande Bharat Express now runs between Jammu and Srinagar, offering faster travel and boosting regional connectivity.
The Vande Bharat Express has been introduced on the Jammu‑Srinagar corridor, providing a premium, high‑speed rail option for passengers traveling in the northern region. This service marks the first time the flagship train connects the winter capital of Jammu with the summer capital of Srinagar, linking two major urban centres in Jammu and Kashmir.
The launch is being hailed as a milestone for rail infrastructure, as the Vande Bharat’s modern coaches and faster speeds reduce travel time compared with existing services. Railway officials highlighted the train’s role in enhancing comfort, safety and punctuality for commuters and tourists alike.
Stakeholders expect the new link to stimulate tourism, trade and socio‑economic interaction across the valley, offering a reliable alternative to road travel that is often hampered by weather conditions. The service is slated to run daily, further integrating the region with the national rail network.
The launch is being hailed as a milestone for rail infrastructure, as the Vande Bharat’s modern coaches and faster speeds reduce travel time compared with existing services. Railway officials highlighted the train’s role in enhancing comfort, safety and punctuality for commuters and tourists alike.
Stakeholders expect the new link to stimulate tourism, trade and socio‑economic interaction across the valley, offering a reliable alternative to road travel that is often hampered by weather conditions. The service is slated to run daily, further integrating the region with the national rail network.