Chandigarh, Aug. 11 -- Union minister of state for railways Ravneet Singh Bittu on Sunday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for launching a new Vande Bharat Express between Katra and Amritsar.

Calling it a significant milestone for Punjab, Bittu stated that the new high-speed train will not only facilitate spiritual travel for devotees but will also boost tourism and trade between Katra and Amritsar. He emphasised that the modern and comfortable travel experience offered by the Vande Bharat will benefit passengers travelling to and from the region, including those visiting the valley. "The passengers boarding from Pathankot, Jalandhar and Beas would also be benefitted," he add...