In a significant development that showcases its deep concern for the people of Jammu and Kashmir, the Union Ministry for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences has announced the commencement of a third Vande Bharat Express train between Jammu and Srinagar.
This move by the centre is a befitting reply to the phenomenal response that the Vande Bharat Express received since its inception and is an indication of the region’s breathtaking change, as it gets integrated with the rest of the country.
Coming on the heels of the tremendous response generated by Vande Bharat services between Jammu and Srinagar, the proposal to operate a third train will meet the surging demand for seats and offer passengers more convenience.
It was observed since the initiation of the first train that it has witnessed unprecedented demand. In fact, the traffic has been so massive that the railways have taken steps to increase the number of trains.
The new train will also help the authorities tackle the demand.
What makes this proposal even more special is the fact that the government is addressing the public demand.
This is an embodiment of the government’s welfare approach that it is taking to improve the region by catering to each and every need.
The current development is the latest in a series of initiatives taken to ensure the region is connected seamlessly to the rest of the country. The mountainous terrain was once considered an insurmountable obstacle but now the region boasts of India’s highest railway bridge over the Chenab.
The new Vande Bharat train service is a harbinger of change. It is an economic lifeline that has been instrumental in ushering in new opportunities while promoting the local produce. The third Vande Bharat Express will henceforth be known as the chariot of development that will take the region to new heights of prosperity.
