India, Jan. 24 -- The Vande Bharat Express continued its seamless and exhilarating run from Katra to Srinagar, majestically crossing the iconic Chenab Rail Bridge, the world's highest railway arch bridge, before gliding effortlessly over thick, snow-laden tracks as a fresh, heavy spell of snowfall blanketed vast swathes of Jammu and Kashmir, transforming the landscape into a breathtaking winter wonderland on Friday.

While air and road connectivity faced major disruptions, with the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway closed and several flights cancelled, the semi-high-speed train remained a reliable all-weather link, ferrying passengers through the picturesque yet challenging Himalayan terrain.

Stunning pics of the orange-and-grey coloured V...