If you like to visit Jammu and Kashmir, then there is good news for you. Actually now you can reach Kashmir through direct train. Let us tell you, the trial of 22 bogie train on the new line between Katra and Budgam (Srinagar) has been successful. Let us tell you, the work on this 272 km long project to connect Kashmir by rail was started in 1997, which has now completed 28 years. Passengers are now eagerly waiting for the train to run regularly.

Officials say that after the completion of the 272 km long Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla railway line earlier this month, the Kashmir Valley has been connected to the rest of the country through rail. Let us tell you, railway services in Kashmir started about 16 years ago, but this is the first time that the Kashmir Railway network will be directly connected to the National Network. Let us know about trains and routes.

Trial of this train was done

The train which was trialled between Katra and Budgam (Srinagar) had 22 bogies with 18 AC coaches, two luggage carriers and 2 engines. The train had completed the trial run between Katra in Jammu and Budgam in central Kashmir, passing through Srinagar.

Will the train run from 26th January?

According to media reports, an official said, efforts are being made to formally start the train by January 26. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate the Delhi-Srinagar train by the end of this month, which will be a historic moment for Jammu and Kashmir and can boost not only tourism but also business activities in the region.

Vande Bharat will be the first train to go to Kashmir

Vande Bharat train will be the first direct train between Delhi and Srinagar which will take 13 hours to complete the journey and will have 6 stoppages. This train will pass through the world’s highest bridge built on Chenab.

Are there direct trains to Kashmir?

If you want to visit Kashmir, Jammu Tawi Railway Station, located at a distance of about 330 km from Kashmir, is the nearest railway station serving the beautiful valley of Kashmir. There is no direct train to Kashmir by train. In such a situation, you will have to take a train to Jammu and then proceed your journey to Srinagar by flight or bus.

These are the best trains to go to Kashmir

As we told you, there is no direct train to Kashmir, but trains run to Jammu. Let us tell you, New Delhi-Jammu Tawi Rajdhani Express, Jammu Mail and Jammu Tawi Express are some of the major trains running from Delhi. Be sure to check the schedule before booking their tickets, although these trains run regularly.

In which month to visit Kashmir?

The best time to visit Kashmir is during the months of March to August. Tourists come to Kashmir Valley so that they can also see this ‘heaven on earth’ and enjoy the views here. There are two seasons in Kashmir during this time. Spring (from March to early May) and Summer (from early May to late August). You can come here in winter also, but from 21st December to 31st January, Chillai Kalan i.e. dangerous cold season comes here, in such a situation, you can make a plan keeping in mind your health.

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Direct train can run till Kashmir soon, trial was successful, now tourists will get relief to travel