PM Modi in Jammu Live Updates 2024

A big boost to all-round development! I look forward to being in Jammu tomorrow, 20th February to inaugurate key development works which will boost ‘Ease of Living.’

It will also be a landmark day for the education sector as various institutions including IITs and IIMs will get… https://t.co/Msf1BY4lVp

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 19, 2024

PM Modi in Jammu Live Updates: All you need to know about Banihal-Sangaldan section of Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to unveil several railway initiatives in Jammu and Kashmir. Including the inauguration of a new rail route spanning from Banihal to Khari to Sumber to Sangaldan, covering a distance of 48 km.

The Prime Minister will also launch the first electric train in the valley and commence train services between Sangaldan and Baramulla stations.

As per railway authorities, the Banihal-Khari-Sumber-Sangaldan section, built at a cost of ₹15,863 crore, is fully prepared for operation. Consequently, the current train services running from Baramulla to Banihal will be extended to Sangaldan, situated close to the district headquarters of Ramban.

PM Modi in Jammu Live Updates

They further mentioned that for safety and rescue purposes, there are three escape tunnels totalling a length of 30.1 km within the section. Additionally, 30 curves are covering 23.72 kilometres. To enhance passenger safety and comfort, advanced features like ballastless tracks and canted turnouts, a first for Indian Railways, have been integrated.

In addition to CCTV monitoring, the section is equipped with state-of-the-art tunnel safety technology, including ventilation and firefighting systems, to ensure further safety measures.

Regarding electrification, sources told PTI that the Baramulla-Srinagar-Banihal-Sangaldan section of the Udhampur Srinagar Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, spanning 185.66 route km and serving 19 railway stations, has been completed.

The inauguration of the Banihal-Khari-Sumber-Sangaldan section is significant due to its implementation of Ballast Less Track (BLT) throughout the route, ensuring a smoother ride for passengers.

Moreover, this section encompasses India's longest transportation tunnel. T-50, spanning 12.77 km between Khari and Sumber. These railway projects aim to enhance connectivity. Promote environmental sustainability, and stimulate the overall economic growth of the region.

PM Modi in Jammu Live: PM Modi to unveil major rail development projects in J-K; to flag off first electric train in valley

In a significant move towards bolstering infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate, dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stone for multiple development projects on February 20.

Among the key highlights, PM Modi will dedicate to the nation the new 48 km rail line between Banihal-Khari-Sumber-Sangaldan, costing ₹15,863 crore and the newly electrified 185.66 km Baramulla-Sringar-Banihal-Sangaldan rail section, valued at ₹470.23 cr.

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Other projects

During the event, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stones for several key road projects, including two segments of the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway totalling 44.22 km. Which will connect Jammu to Katra.

Additionally, PM Modi will initiate phase two of the four-laning of the Srinagar Ring Road. Five packages for the upgrade of the 161-km-long Srinagar-Baramulla-Uri stretch of NH-01, and the construction of Kulgam Bypass and Pulwama Bypass on NH-444.