Union Minister Jitendra Singh confirmed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat train on April 19, 2025, starting from Katra due to ongoing renovations at Jammu railway station. The service will later shift to Jammu once renovations are completed around August 2025.

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• PM Modi to inaugurate Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat on April 19 from Katra.
• Service temporarily begins from Katra due to ongoing renovations at Jammu railway station.
• The train will shift to Jammu once renovation work is completed, around August 2025.
• The inauguration will include a visit to the world’s highest rail bridge in Udhampur.
• The Vande Bharat train features anti-freezing capabilities for year-round operations.
• Snow clearance trains will operate ahead of the Vande Bharat train to ensure timely service.
• The train is designed to handle extreme cold conditions, as low as -20°C.
• Special heating systems installed for passenger and driver comfort in cold climates.
• The driver compartment has a heated windscreen to prevent condensation and freezing.
• Anti-vibration seismic devices included to counteract earthquake risks in the Himalayan region.