CRS Deshwals Inspection Advances Banihal-Khari Track; USBRL Project Nears Opening

CRS Deshwals Inspection Advances Banihal-Khari Track; USBRL Project Nears Opening

Asif Iqbal | January 4, 2024 | 03:55 PM IST | Jammu Kashmir, Travel | Follow on Google News

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CRS Deshwals Inspection Advances Banihal-Khari Track; USBRL Project Nears Opening

The inspection of the 14.869 km Banihal-Khari rail track, a crucial part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link (USBRL) project, was recently conducted by Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) Dinesh Chand Deshwal. Accompanied by senior officials from Northern Railways, IRCON, and construction companies, the team scrutinized the track, tunnels, and bridges before proceeding with a high-speed electric train.

Officials anticipate the imminent opening of the 14.869 km rail track for regular train traffic between the Khari and Banihal stations. This inspection, the second statutory review by Deshwal, is pivotal for determining the readiness of the Banihal-Khari section of the extensive 272 km USBRL project.

The examination covered various aspects, including a cut-and-cover tunnel, two major bridges, and three significant tunnels in the Banihal-Khari sector. Following the thorough inspection, CRS Deshwal and the team returned in a high-speed electric train from Banihal, indicating progress in the project.

Upon receiving approval from the CRS, train operations are expected to commence between Khari and Banihal railway stations. Meanwhile, work is progressing on the Katra-Banihal stretch, with plans to make it operational by March of this year.

A noteworthy achievement in the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link project occurred on December 22 when Northern Railways achieved a breakthrough in the construction of the 3,209-meter-long Tunnel T-1 between Katra and Reasi railway stations. This accomplishment brings the Indian Railways one step closer to connecting the Kashmir Valley with the national railway network.

Tunnel T-1, situated at the foothills of Trikuta Hills near Katra in Reasi district, posed formidable geological challenges due to its passage through the Himalayan Main Boundary Thrust (MBT). The tunnel’s alignment traverses rugged terrain, highly jointed and fractured dolomite, and a major shear zone known as the Main Boundary Thrust (MBT). Excavating this stretch presented challenges due to the presence of a shear zone and substantial water ingress, but the breakthrough signifies significant progress in overcoming these hurdles.

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