India's PM Modi inaugurates key railway line in Kashmir DW 06/06/2025
Briefly

On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a significant railway project that connects the Kashmir Valley to the Indian mainland, marking a historic first. The 272-kilometer line starts from Udhampur and traverses through Srinagar, facilitating improved transportation for the region. Modi also inaugurated the Chenab Rail Bridge, known as the world's highest railway arch bridge, as part of a larger infrastructure development initiative aimed at enhancing connectivity and creating economic opportunities. This project comes amid ongoing tensions with Pakistan, emphasizing India's commitment to improve access to the Himalayan region.
Modi emphasized that the new railway line will ensure all-weather connectivity to Kashmir, enhancing access and promoting tourism and local livelihoods.
The inauguration of the world's highest railway arch bridge, Chenab, exemplifies Modi's vision for infrastructural development while symbolizing unity and strength of the Indian nation.
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