Vande Bharat Express adds stops in Udhampur, Kathua on Katra-Delhi route from December 30

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Vande Bharat from Katra to Delhi starting from 30th December will have a stop in Udhampur and Kathua as well, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on Sunday. In a post on X, Jitendra Singh posted, “Heartening news for Udhampur and Kathua.

Ever since the first Vande Bharat train started operating from Katra and Delhi in 2019, there had been a consistent demand for its stoppage in Kathua and Udhampur as well. Thanks, PM Narendra Modi responding to our request." “The new Vande Bharat from Katra to Delhi starting 30th December will have a Stop in Udhampur and Kathua also," Singh further wrote.

Also Read: India to achieve $150 billion bio-economy by 2025: Jitendra Singh Union Minister Jitendra Singh informed that this will not only come as a huge relief but also provide ease of travel, ease of business and overall ease of living. Meanwhile, a significant milestone has been achieved in the Udhampur-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project with the successful completion of Tunnel T-1, measuring 3,209 meters, between Katra and Reasi Stations on December 20, ANI reported.

Also Read: Jammu & Kashmir to get new Vande Bharat train on Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link This noteworthy development, represents a major leap forward in advancing both progress and connectivity in the region. Positioned at the base of the Trikuta Hills near Katra in Reasi District, Tunnel T-1 is a crucial component of the project, overseen by the Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd for the Northern Railway under the National Projects initiative.

This accomplishment signifies a commendable step towards the fulfilment of the larger infrastructure goals and improved transportation networks in the area. Also Read: Karnataka to get 4th Vande Bharat Express connecting