Indian Railways is set to introduce a third Vande Bharat train between Jammu and Srinagar via Udhampur. The new service will provide passengers with another travel option and help increase train capacity between the two cities of Jammu and Kashmir. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh shared a post on X with a letter from Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. In the letter, Vaishnaw said approval has been given for a third Vande Bharat Express between Jammu Tawi and Srinagar via Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan Udhampur.

The people in Udhampur have welcomed the Railway Ministry’s decision to include the town as a stopover for the third Vande Bharat Express connecting Jammu and Srinagar. The decision has been hailed as a significant boost for the region, with residents expressing appreciation for the move, which they say will improve connectivity and make rail travel more convenient. The inclusion of Udhampur as a stoppage is also being seen as responsive to the aspirations and long-standing demand of the local population, further strengthening connectivity across the Jammu region.