DGP RR Swain reviewed security of newly commissioned railway line between Banihal & Sangaldan in JK.

DGP RR Swain reviewed security of newly commissioned railway line between Banihal & Sangaldan in JK.

On Feb 20, PM dedicated to people the 48.1 km long Banihal-Sangaldan stretch along the country’s most ambitious USBRL project.

On Feb 20, PM dedicated to people the 48.1 km long Banihal-Sangaldan stretch along the country’s most ambitious USBRL project.

The total length of the USBRL project is 272 km.

The total length of the USBRL project is 272 km.

161 km was earlier commissioned in phases.

161 km was earlier commissioned in phases.

In Oct 2009, the first phase was commissioned.

In Oct 2009, the first phase was commissioned.

By May or June this year, work on the remaining railway line between Katra and Sangaldan is likely to be completed, said the officials.

By May or June this year, work on the remaining railway line between Katra and Sangaldan is likely to be completed, said the officials.

The Jammu–Baramulla line comes under Firozpur railway division of northern zone of Indian Railways.

The Jammu–Baramulla line comes under Firozpur railway division of northern zone of Indian Railways.

The aim of the USBRL project is to connect the Kashmir region with rest of India.

The aim of the USBRL project is to connect the Kashmir region with rest of India.