'PM Modi to inaugurate Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat train on April 19 from Katra'

Union Minister Jitendra Singh has announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the JammuSrinagar Vande Bharat train service on April 19 from KatraSingh added that the train service will initially begin from Katra due to the renovation work at the Jammu railway station Once the work is completed around August the train will start running from JammuOn April 19 the Prime Minister will arrive in Udhampur Afterwards he will visit the worlds highest rail bridge which has been constructed to inspect it and inaugurate it Then he will reach Katra and inaugurate the Vande Bharat train The JammuSrinagar Vande Bharat service is being started temporarily from Katra due to the renovation work at the Jammu railway station Once the work is completed around August the train will start running from Jammu as per the schedule Singh saidAccording to a Ministry of Railways release the JammuSrinagar Vande Bharat train is specially designed with anti freezing features The Snow removal train moving ahead of passenger and freight trains will make sure that trains on this strategic route run all through the year day and nightThis will ensure allweather connectivity between both regions To give passengers a comfortable amp safe travel experience Railways has used AntiVibration seismic devices in the project as this region falls in zoneV earthquake vulnerability These dampers will absorb the tremors in the Himalayan terrain and thus maintain faster and safer travel for commutersThe Vande Bharat Express running in Kashmir is different from the Vande Bharat Express running across the country It is specially designed to operate smoothly in extreme cold conditions ie as low as 20degC To ensure comfort for passengers and drivers the train is equipped with advanced heating systems as per the releaseThe drivers cabin features a heated windshield to prevent it from fogging up or freezing ensuring clear visibility in extreme temperatures Further the train has heating elements in the plumbing and biotoilets to prevent water from freezing ensuring that essential systems continue to function during cold weatherThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever