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Government expands rail, road, and air infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir
The Press Information Bureau reported on 17 October 2026 that Jammu and Kashmir is undergoing a major connectivity transformation through integrated rail, road, and air projects. The Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), built for ₹43,780 crore, now connects the valley to the national rail network, while the Zojila and Sonamarg tunnels provide all-weather road access to Ladakh.
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