Indian Railways is set to launch regular train service between Reasi and Sangaldan on August 15th, marking a significant milestone in the Kashmir rail link project. This service will allow passengers to travel from Reasi in Jammu to Baramulla in Kashmir, completing a major portion of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL)...
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project. This challenging project, involving numerous tunnels and the world's highest rail bridge, showcases the success of the 'Make-in-India' initiative. The 46 km electrified route will be commissioned, adding to the already completed 255 km of the 272 km USBRL project. A trial run of an 8-coach MEMU train was conducted on the Chenab Bridge, the world's highest rail bridge, at a speed of 40 kmph last month. The train service aims to provide a reliable transportation system, facilitating easier movement of people and goods, promoting cultural exchanges, and boosting economic activities in Jammu and Kashmir. The ambitious USBRL project, encompassing 38 tunnels (totaling 119 km), including the country's longest transportation tunnel (T-49, 12.75 km), and 927 bridges (totaling 13 km), aims to connect Kashmir with the rest of India. The iconic Chenab Bridge, an engineering marvel, stands at a height of 359 meters above the riverbed, making it the world's highest arch railway bridge.

The Dhandari Kalan railway station redevelopment project in Ludhiana is nearing completion, with 70% of physical work done and 68% financial progress achieved. The project, costing ₹11.62 crore, is part of the Amrit Bharat Station scheme aiming to modernize stations and integrate them with their surroundings. The station will feature upgraded...
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infrastructure, improved accessibility for people with disabilities, sustainable solutions, and various passenger amenities including platform shelters, toilet blocks, water taps, seating arrangements, air-conditioned waiting areas, first-class waiting rooms, an executive lounge, and a green area. The project is expected to be finalized by April 2024.

Due to ongoing upgrades at Ludhiana Railway Station, the Indian Railways has implemented changes to reduce passenger congestion. Three trains arriving from Amritsar will temporarily halt at Dhandari Kalan station instead of Ludhiana. These include: Train number 22424 (Amritsar to Gorakhpur) from April 28th to July 14th, Train number 14604 (Amritsar...
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to Saharsa) from May 1st to July 10th, and Train number 15532 (Amritsar to Saharsa) from April 29th to July 15th. Additionally, platform ticket sales at Ludhiana Railway Station have been suspended until June 4th. This includes all methods of purchase, such as UTS, ATVM, and mobile apps.

Ludhiana Junction Station, the largest in Punjab, is undergoing redevelopment. Platform 1 is closed for over a year, forcing passengers to use alternative entrances from the Parcel Office or Civil Lines side. This closure impacts accessibility for the physically challenged, as Platform 1 was the only one with access ramps. Passengers...
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complain about the long walks to reach the gates, while officials assure that no train services are affected. Ticket counters at both gates will operate from 6am to 10pm.

India is planning to expand its Vande Bharat Express network significantly, aiming to have 4,500 trains running by 2047. Currently, 23 Vande Bharat trains are operational, with plans to introduce India's first high-speed bullet train by 2026-27. Additionally, a second airport in Navi Mumbai is expected to be fully operational by...
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2024, coinciding with the launch of the Noida International Airport in Jewar. An airport in Ayodhya is also under construction and will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi in December. The Indian government is committed to reducing carbon emissions from train operations to zero in the future, emphasizing sustainable transportation. The Indian Railways system has undergone rapid modernization under Prime Minister Modi, with a current project portfolio exceeding 10 lakh crore rupees. Notable projects include the world's highest railway bridge in Jammu and Kashmir, highlighting the government's focus on development in historically neglected regions.