US Edition‘Tears in My Eyes’: Farooq Abdullah as He Travels on Srinagar-Katra Vande Bharat Train– ‘Biggest Benefit for Us’
- On June 10, Farooq Abdullah took a significant journey on the newly introduced Vande Bharat train, traveling from Srinagar to Katra and symbolizing a major step in connecting Kashmir with the broader Indian rail network.
- The Vande Bharat train service began commercial operations on June 6, initiated through an official launch by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with the aim of providing a dependable alternative to seasonal disruptions affecting road and air travel.
- The Vande Bharat train runs through challenging terrain including the world's highest Chenab Railway bridge and features air-conditioned cabins, heating, charging points, and food facilities.
- Abdullah said, "My eyes are filled with tears" as he praised the train's benefits for locals, tourists, horticulture, and pilgrims, calling the connectivity a "victory for the people."
- This rail link promises to ease travel, boost trade and tourism, and integrate Kashmir more closely with India, while serving as a reliable alternative to disrupted roads and flights.
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Hope prayers for peace, progress will be answered: Farooq Abdullah
Katra: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday returned to Srinagar by the recently launched Vande Bharat Express after an overnight stay at the Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra. “Had a great ‘darshan’ and I am hopeful that all our prayers for peace, progress and brotherhood at the shrine will be answered so that we can move forward and our country also marches ahead and we become part of its development trajectory,” the former ch…
Farooq Abdullah gets emotional during Srinagar-Katra Vande Bharat ride, calls it 'a dream fulfilled'
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference president Dr. Farooq Abdullah experienced an emotional moment as he travelled on the newly inaugurated Vande Bharat Express connecting Srinagar to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra. The high-speed train, flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 6, marks a historic step in integrating Kashmir into India’s mainstream railway network. Emotional journey for a historic moment Weari…
Kashmir's Rail Link Revolution: An Emotional Milestone
Kashmir's Rail Link Revolution: An Emotional Milestone In a historic journey marking a new chapter in Kashmir's transport evolution, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah embarked on his first ride aboard the recently launched Vande Bharat train. The railway network connects Srinagar to Katra, symbolizing Kashmir's integration into India's rail system.Abdullah praised this connectivity as a 'victory for the people,' underscoring its pote…
‘Tears in my eyes’: Farooq Abdullah as he travels on Srinagar-Katra Vande Bharat train– ‘biggest benefit for us’
Former chief minister Farooq Abdullah reached Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra railway station today after travelling on board the Vande Bharat train from Nowgam (Srinagar) Railway Station. Speaking to reporters, the NC chief said that his eyes became 'teary' after the train crossed the Chenab Bridge.
Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Train became a 'tourist destination', passengers traveling in the train looked very excited.
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