| Train reaching Kashmir has revolutionized the very concept of connectivity. More tourists and goods are reaching the Valley and the train seems to be on its way to becoming Kashmir's lifeline.
For more than seven decades, the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was the only road connecting the Valley with the rest of the country. While the highway played a vital role in sustaining life and commerce in the Valley, it was also vulnerable to frequent disruptions. Heavy snowfall, landslides, floods, and adverse weather conditions often led to its closure for days, and sometimes even weeks. Such interruptions affected the movement of essential commodities, increased transportation costs, and caused |