With the expected commissioning of the train service in phases, the Railways have completed 255 kilometers out of the 272 kilometers of the USBRL project, leaving a small stretch out of just 17 kilometers between Katra and Reasi to be completed by December.

The Vande Bharat Express is a high-performance, electric multiple-unit train operated by Indian Railways. It was designed by RDSO and manufactured by the government-owned Integral Coach Factory, located in Chennai.

The Vande Bharat Express will include 11 AC 3-tier coaches, four AC 2-tier coaches, and one First AC coach, offering a comfortable and affordable travel experience.

The Delhi to Kashmir Vande Bharat Express will have 11 AC 3-tier coaches, four AC 2-tier coaches, and one First AC coach.

According to officials, the Vande Bharat Express train will directly connect the national capital to the valley starting January 2025. The train will pass through the Chenab Rail Bridge, the world's h