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Kashmir Railway Boosts Speed and Traffic Along Iconic Route
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Moneycontrol•13-10-2026, 16:39
Kashmir Railway Boosts Speed and Traffic Along Iconic Route
- •Northern Railway is ramping up passenger and freight traffic on the completed 270-kilometer Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link.
- •Permissible train speeds have been increased to 100 kilometers per hour, which is expected to reduce journey times between Srinagar and Jammu by up to 20 minutes next year.
- •The Railways plans to expand freight services to transport key horticultural exports like apples and walnuts reliably to markets across India and overseas.
- •Special goods yards with temperature-controlled facilities have been constructed to handle perishable produce, already moving around 20,000 tonnes of goods.
- •The challenging project features iconic structures like the Chenab Bridge, the world's highest railway arch bridge, and the Anji Khad bridge.
Key Questions Answered
The permissible speed has been increased to 100 kilometres per hour on most of the Kashmir Railway line, up from the previous range of 75 to 85 km/h.
The reduced journey times are expected to take effect next year when Northern Railway revises its timetables.
The entire Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link was finally opened in 2025 after being constructed in stages due to the challenging terrain.
