Indian Railways successfully completed the first trial run of a 22-bogey train from Katra to Srinagar, marking a significant achievement in connecting the Kashmir valley with Jammu and the rest of India. The train, consisting of 18 AC coaches and two engines, made the journey within four hours.
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