Jammu Tawi–Srinagar Vande Bharat Express

This specially designed train is currently operated by Indian Railways, connecting Jammu Tawi, MCTM Udhampur, SMVD Katra, Reasi, Banihal and Srinagar. It currently operates on the newly completed Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link, a 272-kilometer project designed to integrate the Kashmir Valley with India's railway network. == Interesting facts ==

• This special express train traverses significant infrastructural landmarks, including the Chenab Rail Bridge—the world's highest railway bridge and the Banihal Tunnel, enhancing connectivity in the region. • The introduction of this express train on this route will boost tourism, facilitate easier pilgrimages to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra, and promote economic development in the Kashmir Valley by improving access and reducing travel time. ==Rakes==

It is the sixty-third and the first specially designed 2nd Generation Vande Bharat 2.0 Express train which was designed and manufactured by the Integral Coach Factory at Perambur, Chennai under the Make in India Initiative. The train has been upgraded to a 20-coach configuration. This indicates a permanent expansion from previous coach counts to accommodate higher passenger demands. • This is equipped with climate-specific adaptations to provide advanced heating systems in sub-zero temperatures. • The driver's front look-out glass is embedded with heating elements for defrosting and to ensure clear visibility during harsh winters. == Service ==

The 26401/26402 Jammu Tawi – Srinagar Vande Bharat Express currently operates 6 days a week, covering a distance of in a travel time of 04 hrs 50 min with average speed of 58 km/h. The Maximum Permissible Speed (MPS) will be confirmed after commercial run. == See also ==