Srinagar, June 8 -- The Vande Bharat express train, which was flagged off byPrime Minister Narendra Modifrom Katra on June 6, connects Kashmir with the rest of the country through rail.

Passengers who boarded the trains from Katra to Baramulla, or vice versa, expressed immense enthusiasm, with many stating they had eagerly awaited the opportunity to travel to Kashmir by train.

The first day of commercial operations went smoothly, as the trains reached their destinations by the evening, officials said.

They added that public excitement was high, with most of the seats booked within hours of the train's inauguration.

According to Northern Railway, twoVande Bharat trainsets made four trips during the day between Katra and Srinagar.

They...