Srinagar, April 13 -- Security has been beefed up in Reasi ahead of the inauguration of Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 19.

Dilip Kumar, Executive Director of Information and Publicity (ED/IP) at the Railway Board, said that the 272-kilometre stretch, including a 119-kilometre tunnel, is a key development for the region's connectivity.

He further added, "It has been the dream of every Indian to have a train running to Kashmir. For this, we have made long preparations, and now this USBRL section is ready."

"There is a 119-kilometre tunnel in this 272-kilometre section. This entire area is very important for Kashmir's religious, tourism, and connectivity needs," he added.

He further...