The first trial train successfully ran on the Katra-Banihal section, marking a key step toward commencing rail services to Kashmir. The trials included passing major engineering milestones like the Anji Khad Bridge and the Chenab Arch Bridge.

Indian Railways has concluded a successful trial run on the Katra-Banihal section of the USBRL project, a significant step prior to the CRS inspection. This trial aims to enhance connectivity, contributing to socio-economic growth and ensuring seamless integration of the Kashmir Valley with the national railway network.

Indian Railways has successfully conducted a trial run on the Katra-Banihal section, which includes the iconic Chenab Bridge as part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project. This milestone brings the project closer to its operationalization.

The trial run was conducted with a focus on assessing track stability, signalling systems, safety infrastructure, and overall operational readiness.

Indian Railways has conducted six trials on different track segments, achieving several milestones, in the past month

Chief Administrative Officer Sandeep Gupta provided insights into the progress, stating, "This is not the first trial. On January 7 and 8, the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) will conduct a safety inspection.