Union Minister of Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, shared a video showcasing the Vande Bharat Express train for the upcoming Katra-Srinagar rail route, which will connect Jammu to the Kashmir Valley.
The 49-second video, posted on Vaishnaw’s X account, offers a glimpse of the train's features, specially designed to operate efficiently in Jammu & Kashmir's challenging winter conditions.
Railway officials stated that the train includes several additional features compared to the 136 Vande Bharat Express trains currently running across the country, enabling it to overcome the operational challenges and provide enhanced passenger amenities in extreme weather conditions.
The train is equipped with advanced heating systems to prevent the freezing of water and bio-toilet tanks, supply warm air for the vacuum system and laboratories, and ensure the air-brake system functions optimally in sub-zero temperatures.
In addition to climate-related features, it boasts all the amenities found in existing Vande Bharat trains, such as fully air-conditioned coaches, automatic plug doors, and mobile charging sockets.
With the final safety inspection now underway, passengers can expect a world-class travel experience on the 111-km Banihal-Katra section in the newly constructed Jammu division. Jammu station is also being redeveloped with eight platforms and modern amenities.
Vaishnaw announced that the long-awaited train service between Jammu and Kashmir Valley will commence very soon, ending the long wait for train connectivity between the Kashmir Valley and Jammu.
The completion of the Banihal-Katra section is considered an engineering marvel, with 97 kilometres of its length being tunnelled and seven kilometres covered by four major bridges.
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