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Vande Bharat Sets New Record: Train Speeds at 100 Kmph Across Chenab-Anji Bridges
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News18•02-10-2026, 13:31
Vande Bharat Sets New Record: Train Speeds at 100 Kmph Across Chenab-Anji Bridges
- •The maximum permissible speed in the Katra–Banihal section of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) has been increased from 75 kmph to 100 kmph.
- •On October 2, a Vande Bharat Express (train number 26401/26404) successfully crossed the Chenab Bridge and Anji Bridge at 100 kmph.
- •This speed increase marks a new chapter in Kashmir's railway connectivity, offering faster, safer, and more comfortable service.
- •Booking has commenced for the Surat–Udaipur Vande Bharat Express, which will operate six days a week.
- •The new service will enhance connectivity between South Gujarat and Rajasthan, benefiting business and tourism.
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The maximum permissible speed of trains in the Katra–Banihal section of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project has been increased from 75 kmph to 100 kmph, following a successful trial conducted on Friday, October 2.
During the speed trial, the Vande Bharat Express successfully crossed the Chenab Bridge, which is the world's highest railway bridge, and the Anji Bridge, which is India's first cable-stayed railway bridge.
Ticket booking for the Surat–Udaipur Vande Bharat Express officially began on Thursday, October 1, at 8 AM, as announced by Western Railway's Mumbai Central Division.
