Srinagar, June 6 -- Modi inaugurated the train in the presence of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha, and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, among others.

Earlier, the PM inaugurated the Chenab Railway Bridge, the world's tallest rail bridge, and Anji Khad Bridge, the country's first cable-stayed railway bridgeThe Srinagar-Katra journey, which currently takes nearly six hours by road, will now be completed in just three hours by train.

The semi-high-speed Vande Bharat trains will run six days a week with two pairs-26404/26403 and 26401/26402-stopping at Banihal. Fares start at Rs 660 for AC Chair Car, with Executive Chair Car fares expected soon.

Though the full USBRL project is complete, the Vande Bharat se...