Bumper start of ‘Vande Bharat’ in the valley, eight thousand passengers traveled in the first six days

Srinagar: Vande Bharat Express service connecting the Kashmir Valley to the rest of the country is proving to be a superhit. Within six days of launch, more than eight thousand passengers have traveled from this semi-high-speed train, which shows its tremendous popularity. Alam is that by June 19, all the seats of the train have been fully booked, and the booking continues rapidly for the future.

This train has not only become a convenient and fast journey for the local people, but it has also given a new pace to tourism in Kashmir. Tourists are now excited to see the plains of Kashmir by air -conditioned and comfortable Vande Bharat train. It has become the first choice for both tourists and local residents due to decrease in travel time on Srinagar-Jammu route.

Tourism and economy are getting boost

With the introduction of Vande Bharat Express, not only passengers, but also railway and local economy are benefiting. Railways are receiving huge revenue, while the increased number of tourists is directly benefiting the local trade, hotel and transport industry. The train running with 100 % occupancy is evidence that people have been waiting for such premium train service for a long time.

According to railway officials, in view of the huge demand of passengers, it can also be considered to increase the number of rounds in the future. This train is proving to be an important milestone in the development and connectivity of Kashmir.