The Jammu–Srinagar Vande Bharat Express has been hailed as a “lifeline” of J&K, with plans to extend rail links to Poonch, Rajouri, and Uri. Leaders highlighted its impact on trade, tourism, and all-weather connectivity across the region
Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off a 20-coach Vande Bharat Express between Jammu and Srinagar, offering all-weather connectivity, boosting tourism and economy, and marking a milestone in the long-awaited rail link to Kashmir after decades of engineering challenges