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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off a Vande Bharat train service between Katra and Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. This is the first train that will connect the Kashmir valley and the Jammu region. According to Northern Railway, the train has two travelling classes — Chair Car (CC) and Executive Class (EC) — with tickets costing Rs 715 and Rs 1,320, respectively. PM Modi inaugurated the train in the presence of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha, and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, among others.
The commercial operations of Vande Bharat trains between Katra and Srinagar commenced on Saturday. Passengers who boarded the trains from Katra to Baramulla, or vice versa, expressed immense enthusiasm, with many stating they had eagerly awaited the opportunity to travel to Kashmir by train.
The first day of commercial operations went smoothly, as the trains reached their destinations by the evening, officials said. They added that public excitement was high, with most of the seats booked within hours of the train's inauguration.
Apart from the Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat train, there is another train journey in the world which covers a distance of 291 km in 8 hours. During this journey, the train runs continuously without any stops. The name of the train is Glacier Express.
The train passes through some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world, such as the Rhône Glacier, the high and treacherous Oberalp Pass, the winding Landwasser Viaduct, and the Rhine Gorge, which is also known as the 'Grand Canyon of Switzerland.' Here are some of the key features of Glacier Express: The train on this route passes over towering mountains.
As it moves through snow and peaceful mountain villages, the train gives the feeling of being in heaven.
Known as the Glacier Express, it is often referred to as 'the slowest express train in the world.'
Traversing through rugged mountains, the train runs at a speed of 24 miles per hour.
Due to its slow pace, passengers get ample time to enjoy the diverse landscapes and varying altitudes.
The Glacier Express crosses 291 bridges and 91 tunnels while covering a distance of 291 kilometers.
This thrilling train journey is divided into four segments.
Running from Zermatt to St. Moritz in Switzerland, the train passes through the stunning Alps mountains.
The two most remarkable and memorable parts of this spectacular journey are the famous Landwasser Viaduct and the Oberalp Pass. The Oberalp Pass is the highest point on this route, located at an altitude of 2,033 meters above sea level.
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