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#13645240

30 Apr 2026

Train drivers sit inside the stationary Vande Bharat Express train at the Srinagar railway station, after being flagged off from Jammu Tawi railway station, in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 30, 2026. Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates the 20-coach Vande Bharat Express between Jammu and Srinagar, marking the launch of the first direct train service connecting the twin capitals of Jammu and Kashmir. The new service is expected to reduce travel time between the two cities and enhance tourism, regional mobility, and economic activity. It also aims to provide reliable, all-weather rail connectivity across the Union Territory, integrating the Kashmir Valley with the national transport network. The route includes the Chenab Rail Bridge, the world's highest railway arch bridge, before reaching the Kashmir Valley.

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30 Apr 2026

Passengers wait to board a train at the Srinagar railway station in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 30, 2026. Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates the 20-coach Vande Bharat Express between Jammu and Srinagar, marking the launch of the first direct train service connecting the twin capitals of Jammu and Kashmir. The new service is anticipated to reduce travel time between the two cities and enhance tourism, regional mobility, and economic activity. It aims to provide reliable, all-weather rail connectivity across the Union Territory, integrating the Kashmir Valley with the national transport network. The route includes the Chenab Rail Bridge, the world's highest railway arch bridge, before reaching the Kashmir Valley.

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30 Apr 2026

The Vande Bharat Express train arrives at Srinagar railway station after being flagged off from Jammu Tawi railway station, in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 30, 2026. Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates the 20-coach Vande Bharat Express between Jammu and Srinagar, marking the launch of the first direct train service connecting the twin capitals of Jammu and Kashmir. The new service is expected to significantly reduce travel time between the two cities and enhance tourism, regional mobility, and economic activity. It also aims to provide reliable, all-weather rail connectivity across the Union Territory, further integrating the Kashmir Valley with the national transport network. The route includes the Chenab Rail Bridge, the world's highest railway arch bridge, before reaching the Kashmir Valley.

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30 Apr 2026

The Vande Bharat Express train arrives at Srinagar railway station after being flagged off from Jammu Tawi railway station, in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 30, 2026. Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates the 20-coach Vande Bharat Express between Jammu and Srinagar, marking the launch of the first direct train service connecting the twin capitals of Jammu and Kashmir. The new service is expected to significantly reduce travel time between the two cities and enhance tourism, regional mobility, and economic activity. It also aims to provide reliable, all-weather rail connectivity across the Union Territory, further integrating the Kashmir Valley with the national transport network. The route includes the Chenab Rail Bridge, the world's highest railway arch bridge, before reaching the Kashmir Valley.

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30 Apr 2026

The Vande Bharat Express train arrives at Srinagar railway station after being flagged off from Jammu Tawi railway station, in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 30, 2026. Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates the 20-coach Vande Bharat Express between Jammu and Srinagar, marking the launch of the first direct train service connecting the twin capitals of Jammu and Kashmir. The new service is expected to significantly reduce travel time between the two cities and enhance tourism, regional mobility, and economic activity. It also aims to provide reliable, all-weather rail connectivity across the Union Territory, further integrating the Kashmir Valley with the national transport network. The route includes the Chenab Rail Bridge, the world's highest railway arch bridge, before reaching the Kashmir Valley.

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30 Apr 2026

An Indian policeman stands guard as the Vande Bharat Express train arrives at Srinagar railway station, after being flagged off from Jammu Tawi railway station, in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 30, 2026. Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates the 20-coach Vande Bharat Express between Jammu and Srinagar, marking the launch of the first direct train service connecting the twin capitals of Jammu and Kashmir. The new service is expected to reduce travel time between the two cities and enhance tourism, regional mobility, and economic activity. It also aims to provide reliable, all-weather rail connectivity across the Union Territory, integrating the Kashmir Valley with the national transport network. The route includes the Chenab Rail Bridge, the world's highest railway arch bridge, before reaching the Kashmir Valley.

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#13645230

30 Apr 2026

A decorated Vande Bharat Express train is pictured at Srinagar railway station, after being flagged off from Jammu Tawi railway station, in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 30, 2026. Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates the 20-coach Vande Bharat Express between Jammu and Srinagar, marking the launch of the first direct train service connecting the twin capitals of Jammu and Kashmir. The new service is expected to reduce travel time between the two cities and enhance tourism, regional mobility, and economic activity. It also aims to provide reliable, all-weather rail connectivity across the Union Territory, integrating the Kashmir Valley with the national transport network. The route includes the Chenab Rail Bridge, the world's highest railway arch bridge, before reaching the Kashmir Valley.

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30 Apr 2026

Indian policemen patrol inside a coach of the Vande Bharat Express train at the Srinagar railway station, after being flagged off from Jammu Tawi railway station, in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 30, 2026. Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates the 20-coach Vande Bharat Express between Jammu and Srinagar, marking the launch of the first direct train service connecting the twin capitals of Jammu and Kashmir. The new service is expected to reduce travel time between the two cities and enhance tourism, regional mobility, and economic activity. It also aims to provide reliable, all-weather rail connectivity across the Union Territory, integrating the Kashmir Valley with the national transport network. The route includes the Chenab Rail Bridge, the world's highest railway arch bridge, before reaching the Kashmir Valley.

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#13645232

30 Apr 2026

An Indian security personnel stands guard inside a coach of the Vande Bharat passenger train at the Srinagar railway station, after being flagged off from Jammu Tawi railway station, in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 30, 2026. Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates the 20-coach Vande Bharat Express between Jammu and Srinagar, marking the launch of the first direct train service connecting the twin capitals of Jammu and Kashmir. The new service is expected to reduce travel time between the two cities and enhance tourism, regional mobility, and economic activity. It also aims to provide reliable, all-weather rail connectivity across the Union Territory, integrating the Kashmir Valley with the national transport network. The route includes the Chenab Rail Bridge, the world's highest railway arch bridge, before reaching the Kashmir Valley.

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#13645233

30 Apr 2026

A Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel stands guard near the Vande Bharat Express train at the Srinagar railway station, after being flagged off from Jammu Tawi railway station, in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 30, 2026. Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates the 20-coach Vande Bharat Express between Jammu and Srinagar, marking the launch of the first direct train service connecting the twin capitals of Jammu and Kashmir. The new service is expected to reduce travel time between the two cities and enhance tourism, regional mobility, and economic activity. It also aims to provide reliable, all-weather rail connectivity across the Union Territory, integrating the Kashmir Valley with the national transport network. The route includes the Chenab Rail Bridge, the world's highest railway arch bridge, before reaching the Kashmir Valley.

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30 Apr 2026

Passengers walk near the Vande Bharat Express train at the Srinagar railway station, after being flagged off from Jammu Tawi railway station, in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 30, 2026. Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates the 20-coach Vande Bharat Express between Jammu and Srinagar, marking the launch of the first direct train service connecting the twin capitals of Jammu and Kashmir. The new service is expected to reduce travel time between the two cities and enhance tourism, regional mobility, and economic activity. It also aims to provide reliable, all-weather rail connectivity across the Union Territory, integrating the Kashmir Valley with the national transport network. The route includes the Chenab Rail Bridge, the world's highest railway arch bridge, before reaching the Kashmir Valley.

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#13645235

30 Apr 2026

A man stands next to the Vande Bharat Express train at the Srinagar railway station, after its departure from Jammu Tawi railway station, in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 30, 2026. Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates the 20-coach Vande Bharat Express service between Jammu and Srinagar, marking the launch of the first direct train service connecting the twin capitals of Jammu and Kashmir. The new service is anticipated to reduce travel time between the two cities and enhance tourism, regional mobility, and economic activity. It aims to provide reliable, all-weather rail connectivity across the Union Territory, integrating the Kashmir Valley with the national transport network. The route includes the Chenab Rail Bridge, the world's highest railway arch bridge, before reaching the Kashmir Valley.

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30 Apr 2026

A Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel stands guard near the Vande Bharat Express train at the Srinagar railway station, after being flagged off from Jammu Tawi railway station, in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 30, 2026. Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates the 20-coach Vande Bharat Express between Jammu and Srinagar, marking the launch of the first direct train service connecting the twin capitals of Jammu and Kashmir. The new service is expected to reduce travel time between the two cities and enhance tourism, regional mobility, and economic activity. It also aims to provide reliable, all-weather rail connectivity across the Union Territory, integrating the Kashmir Valley with the national transport network. The route includes the Chenab Rail Bridge, the world's highest railway arch bridge, before reaching the Kashmir Valley.

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30 Apr 2026

A decorated Vande Bharat Express train is pictured at Srinagar railway station after being flagged off from Jammu Tawi railway station, in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 30, 2026. Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates the 20-coach Vande Bharat Express between Jammu and Srinagar, marking the launch of the first direct train service connecting the twin capitals of Jammu and Kashmir. The new service is expected to reduce travel time between the two cities and enhance tourism, regional mobility, and economic activity. It also aims to provide reliable, all-weather rail connectivity across the Union Territory, integrating the Kashmir Valley with the national transport network. The route includes the Chenab Rail Bridge, the world's highest railway arch bridge, before reaching the Kashmir Valley.

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#13645238

30 Apr 2026

A Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel stands guard inside a coach of the Vande Bharat Express train at the Srinagar railway station, after being flagged off from Jammu Tawi railway station, in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 30, 2026. Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off the 20-coach Vande Bharat Express between Jammu and Srinagar, marking the launch of the first direct train service connecting the twin capitals of Jammu and Kashmir. The new service is expected to significantly reduce travel time between the two cities and provide a boost to tourism, regional mobility, and economic activity. It also enhances reliable, all-weather rail connectivity across the Union Territory, further integrating the Kashmir Valley with the national transport network. The route passes over the world's highest railway arch bridge, the Chenab Rail Bridge, before reaching the Kashmir Valley.

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#13645239

30 Apr 2026

Railway officials sit inside a coach of the Vande Bharat Express train at the Srinagar railway station, after being flagged off from Jammu Tawi railway station, in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 30, 2026. Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates the 20-coach Vande Bharat Express between Jammu and Srinagar, marking the launch of the first direct train service connecting the twin capitals of Jammu and Kashmir. The new service is expected to reduce travel time between the two cities and enhance tourism, regional mobility, and economic activity. It also aims to provide reliable, all-weather rail connectivity across the Union Territory, integrating the Kashmir Valley with the national transport network. The route includes the Chenab Rail Bridge, the world's highest railway arch bridge, before reaching the Kashmir Valley.

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