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Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL)

Completed· 6489 days lateUnionNot yet verified · from official data

The 272 km railway that links the Kashmir valley to the national network, with the Chenab bridge, the world's highest railway arch bridge.

Project details
LevelUnion
WhereUdhampur to Baramulla, 272 km, Jammu and Kashmir
Ministry / departmentMinistry of Railways
Implementing agencyNorthern Railway
SectorRailways
Sanctioned₹1,500 cr
Revised₹43,780 cr
StatusCompleted · 100% done

All key dates

  1. Original target31 Aug 2007
  2. Completed6 Jun 2025

About the project

Sanctioned in 1994-95 at a rough estimate of ₹1,500 crore, with completion due by August 2007 (CAG, 2012). The final cost was about ₹43,780 crore. The Prime Minister inaugurated the Chenab and Anji bridges and dedicated the line to the nation on 6 June 2025.

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