Northern Railway’s USBRL Project: Steady progress as 53 km Rail Line in Ramban nears completion

The ambitious Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, spanning 111 kilometers to connect Banihal and Katra, is making significant progress with 53 kilometers of the railway line in Ramban district nearing completion. Led by Northern Railway, in collaboration with IRCON, KRCL, and their Concessionaire companies, the project remains on track to deliver a seamless train journey beyond Banihal.

53 km out of 111-km final #USBRL Project b/w Banihal & Katra are in Ramban Dist. Northern Railway, IRCON, KRCL & its Concessionaire cos busy in timeline completion. @diprjk @OfficeOfLGJandK @DrJitendraSingh @Rameshkumarias @DailyExcelsior1 @mussarat_zia @RailMinIndia https://t.co/7krvNsSvXh

— Deputy Commissioner, Ramban (@dcramban) July 29, 2023

DC Ramban tweeted about the project’s transformative impact on regional connectivity and accessibility. The USBRL project has been a commendable endeavor, conquering challenging terrains and offering scenic views as it inches closer to completing 53 kilometers in Ramban district.

The USBRL project holds great promise for revolutionizing transportation and connectivity in the region, making travel and tourism more efficient and comfortable.

Anticipation grows for the upcoming connection between Khari and Sumber railway stations, covering a length of 14 kilometers, expected to be connected this October, further streamlining travel in the region. As the project nears completion, the next milestone in sight is reaching Sangaldan.

As the USBRL project progresses, the vision of seamless rail travel beyond Banihal draws closer to reality. The project’s completion is eagerly awaited for its potential to unlock new economic growth and development opportunities.