Kashmir Welcomes Vande Bharat Express 

Historic Milestone

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first Vande Bharat Express to Kashmir

Inauguration Date

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Key Route

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Engineering Marvels

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Future Expansion

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What This Means for Kashmir

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