A significant milestone was achieved with the successful high-speed trial run at 110 km/h along the challenging Katra to Banihal section of the USBRL project in Jammu and Kashmir. The trial indicates a potential early start to direct rail services between Kashmir and the rest of India,

The Indian Railway achieved a significant milestone with a successful 'rising grade' speed trial from Katra to Banihal in Jammu and Kashmir. This trial marks a step closer to starting direct rail services between Kashmir and the rest of India,

The inspection marks a crucial step toward the full operational commencement of the ambitious railway project, aimed at connecting Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of India via rail network

Indian Railways has successfully conducted a trial run on the Katra-Banihal section, which includes the iconic Chenab Bridge as part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project. This milestone brings the project closer to its operationalization.

The trial run was conducted with a focus on assessing track stability, signalling systems, safety infrastructure, and overall operational readiness.

Indian Railways has conducted six trials on different track segments, achieving several milestones, in the past month

Chief Administrative Officer Sandeep Gupta provided insights into the progress, stating, "This is not the first trial. On January 7 and 8, the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) will conduct a safety inspection.