Reasi, June 10 -- Jammu and Kashmir Minister Satish Sharma on Tuesday took a ride in the newly flagged off Vande Bharat train from Srinagar to Katra.

He termed it a "historic moment", saying that the long-pending demand of the people of Jammu and Kashmir has been fulfilled now.

Highlighting the importance of this train, the Minister said that it will help to break the monopoly of airlines, offering the public more accessible and affordable travel options.

Speaking to ANI, Sharma said, "This is a historic moment that we are travelling by train. This was a long-pending demand -- finally fulfilled. The valley has now been connected to the rest of the country. This project had been underway for many years. As the Chief Minister himself rec...