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BAHL/Banihal (3 PFs)
बानिहाल
بانِہال

Track: Single Electric-Line

Updated: May 12 2023 (15:54)
Banihal railway station (BAHL) is located in the picturesque Banihal town in the Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. Nestled amidst the Pir Panjal Range, the station serves as a crucial link between Jammu and Kashmir, offering breathtaking views of the mountains. It features 3 platforms, basic amenities like waiting rooms and refreshment stalls, and attracts travelers seeking adventure in the region.

Tourism

**Shrine of Baba Payam Sahib:** A revered Sufi shrine located in the nearby town of Qazigund, attracting pilgrims from across the region.
**Martand Sun Temple:** An ancient Hindu temple dedicated to the Sun God, located in the nearby village of Matan.
**Kheer Bhawani Temple:** A sacred Hindu temple dedicated to the Goddess Ragnya Devi, located in the town of Tulmulla.
**Hazratbal Shrine:** A revered Islamic shrine in Srinagar, housing a relic of the Prophet Muhammad.
**Jama Masjid:** A grand mosque in Srinagar, known for its intricate architecture and historical significance.

Food

**Hotel The Grand Restaurant:** Serves delicious vegetarian thalis, curries, and snacks.
**Banihal Dhaba:** Offers a variety of vegetarian dishes, including parathas, dal, and rice.
**Kashmiri Kitchen:** Specializes in traditional Kashmiri vegetarian cuisine.
**Banihal Fast Food:** A popular spot for vegetarian street food, including samosas, pakoras, and chaat.
**The Local Eatery:** Offers a selection of vegetarian options, including salads, sandwiches, and pasta.

Station Address

NH 44, Banihal, District: Ramban. Pin: 182146.
State: Jammu and Kashmir
Elevation: 1706 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: NSG-6
Zone: NR/Northern   Division: Firozpur
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Jan 17 (18:11) Kashmir Rail Project Approved; Vande Bharat Ready for Cold Weather
Entry# 6425510   
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Jan 17 2025 (18:11)
Station Tag: Banihal/BAHL added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Jan 17 2025 (18:11)
Station Tag: Srinagar Kashmir/SINA added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Jan 17 2025 (18:11)
Station Tag: SMVD Katra/SVDK added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Jan 17 2025 (18:11)
Station Tag: Jammu Tawi/JAT added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
शीशे पर नहीं जमेगी बर्फ, टॉयलेट में भी हीटर की सुविधा... कश्मीर तक चलने वाली वंदे भारत को खास बनाते हैं ये फीचर

The Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) has approved the Kashmir rail project. Railway Board Member (Operations) Hitendra Kumar will visit Jammu & Kashmir on January 18th to finalize the restoration of rail traffic on the Katra-Bannihal section. The Vande Bharat express train has been specially equipped for Kashmir's cold weather...
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conditions.

Kashmir rail project ko CRS se approval mil gaya hai. Railway Board ke member (Operations), Hitendra Kumar, 18 January ko Jammu & Kashmir visit karenge. Woh Katra-Bannihal rail section mein train traffic ko restart karne ki last formalities complete karenge. Kashmir ke snowy weather ke liye Vande Bharat train ko...
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specially prepare kiya gaya hai.
Jan 17 (09:50) India's First Rail Link to Srinagar Transforms Kashmir Connectivity
Entry# 6424796   
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Train to Kashmir: How the region’s first rail link with the rest of India will impact its key sectors

India's first rail link to Srinagar, part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Project (USBRL), is launching this month. A Vande Bharat Sleeper train will connect New Delhi to Srinagar (800+ km) in January. This new line offers all-weather access, reducing Srinagar-Jammu travel time to five hours, unlike the unreliable Srinagar-Jammu...
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National Highway (NH-1A), which has been closed for 223 days since 2019 due to landslides. The USBRL, a ₹41,119 crore project completed in phases, includes 38 tunnels, 927 bridges, the world's highest railway bridge (Chenab), and India's first cable-stayed railway bridge (Anji Khad). The project significantly benefits tourism, handicrafts, horticulture, and healthcare by providing affordable and convenient travel, especially for patients and those needing timely medical supplies. However, some Jammu entrepreneurs fear business losses, and activists are concerned about the environmental impact.

India ka pehla Srinagar tak rail service is month launch hone wala hai, yeh Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Project (USBRL) ka hissa hai. January mein ek Vande Bharat Sleeper train New Delhi se Srinagar (800+ km) connect karegi. Is new line se all-weather access milega, Srinagar aur Jammu ke beech travel time...
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sirf panch ghante reh jaayega, Srinagar-Jammu National Highway (NH-1A) ke unlike, jo 2019 se 223 din band raha hai landslides ki wajah se. ₹41,119 crore ka USBRL project, jo phases mein complete hua hai, 38 tunnels, 927 bridges, world ka sabse uncha railway bridge (Chenab), aur India ka pehla cable-stayed railway bridge (Anji Khad) hai. Is project se tourism, handicrafts, horticulture, aur healthcare ko bahut fayda hoga, kyunki travel affordable aur convenient ho jaayega, khaas karke patients aur timely medical supplies ki zarurat walon ke liye. Lekin, kuch Jammu ke entrepreneurs ko apne business mein loss ka dar hai, aur activists environment par iske impact se chinta mein hain.
Jan 16 (10:25) Vande Bharat Express to Kashmir Approved After Successful Trials
Entry# 6422834   
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Jan 16 2025 (10:26)
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Jan 16 2025 (10:25)
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Jan 16 2025 (10:25)
Station Tag: MCTM Udhampur/MCTM added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Jan 16 2025 (10:25)
Station Tag: Srinagar Kashmir/SINA added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Jan 16 2025 (10:25)
Station Tag: Banihal/BAHL added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Jan 16 2025 (10:25)
Station Tag: SMVD Katra/SVDK added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
इंतजार खत्म... कश्मीर तक रेल को मिली हरी झंडी, बर्फीले रास्तों से होकर जाएगी वंदे भारत; क्या होंगी खासियतें?

The Vande Bharat Express to Kashmir has been approved after successful inspections. The Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) cleared the railway line following tests conducted on January 7th and 8th, where the train ran at 110 km/h between Katra and Banihal (110 km). The CRS authorized passenger and freight trains...
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to operate at a maximum speed of 85 km/h.

Kashmir jaane wali Vande Bharat Express ko approval mil gaya hai. Inspection ke baad, Railway Safety Commissioner (CRS) ne rail marg ko green signal diya. 7 aur 8 January ko, Katra se Banihal tak, train 110 kilometer ki speed se chali. Commissioner ne passenger aur maalgadi ko 85 kilometer ki...
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speed se chalne ki permission di hai.
Jan 11 (05:31) Jammu & Kashmir's Rail Connectivity Set for Major Boost in 2025
Entry# 6410193   
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Jan 11 2025 (05:31)
Station Tag: Jammu Tawi/JAT added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Jan 11 2025 (05:31)
Station Tag: Srinagar Kashmir/SINA added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Jan 11 2025 (05:31)
Station Tag: Banihal/BAHL added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Jan 11 2025 (05:31)
Station Tag: SMVD Katra/SVDK added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
कश्मीर वंदे भारत एक्सप्रेस: कटड़ा-बनिहाल रेल खंड पर सफल ट्रायल, श्रीनगर के लिए सीधी ट्रेन सेवा होगी शुरू

The year 2025 will be significant for Jammu and Kashmir's rail connectivity. Following the inauguration of the Jammu railway division, direct train service to Kashmir is imminent. After a successful final speed trial on the Katra- Banihal rail section, the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) met with officials of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramula...
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Rail Link (USBRL) project. The CRS requested minor modifications and additional documentation. The challenging 111 km Katra-Banihal rail section, initiated in 1995-96 but with major work starting in 2015-16, was completed in eight years. Direct train service to Srinagar will now commence. The CRS inspected the Katra-Banihal section for three days.

2025 Jammu aur Kashmir ke liye rail connectivity ke hisab se bada saal hoga. Jammu railway division ke tohfe ke baad ab Kashmir ke liye seedhi train service shuru hone jaa rahi hai. Katra-Banihal rail section pe successful final speed trial ke baad, Railway Safety Commissioner (CRS) ne Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramula Rail Link...
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(USBRL) project ke officials ke saath meeting ki aur project mein kuchh chhote badlav karne aur zaroori documents bhi maange. 111 kilometer lamba Katra-Banihal rail section, jiska shuruwaat 1995-96 mein hui thi, lekin mukhya kaam 2015-16 ke baad shuru hua tha, yeh aath saalon mein complete hua hai. Ab Srinagar ke liye seedhi train shuru hogi. CRS ne Katra-Banihal section ka teen dinon tak inspection kiya.
Jan 08 (22:17) Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express to Launch Soon; Katra-Banihal Section Inspection Complete
Entry# 6404189   
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Jan 08 2025 (22:17)
Station Tag: Banihal/BAHL added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Jan 08 2025 (22:17)
Station Tag: SMVD Katra/SVDK added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Jan 08 2025 (22:17)
Station Tag: Srinagar Kashmir/SINA added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Jan 08 2025 (22:17)
Station Tag: Jammu Tawi/JAT added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express to Run Soon between Katra and Srinagar; Final Inspection Commences on 111km Long Katra-Banihal Section Connecting Jammu to Kashmir Valley

The 111km Katra-Banihal section of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramula Rail Link (USBRL) project, connecting Jammu to the Kashmir Valley, is undergoing final safety inspections. A new 8-coach Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express, equipped with anti-freezing features for operation in temperatures as low as -20°C, will soon run between Katra and Srinagar, reducing travel...
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time to approximately three hours and ten minutes. The project involved engineering marvels such as the world's highest railway arch bridge (359m) on the Chenab River, India's first cable-stayed railway bridge on the Anji River, and the longest tunnel (12.77km) in this section. The railways also constructed 215km of roads to access project sites. A snow removal train will ensure year-round operation. Anti-vibration seismic devices are installed to mitigate earthquake risks in the zone-V earthquake-prone region. The Jammu station is being redeveloped with 8 platforms and modern amenities.

111 km lamba Katra-Banihal section, jo Jammu ko Kashmir Valley se connect karta hai, ka final safety inspection chal raha hai. Ek nayi 8-coach wali Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express, jismein -20°C tak ke temperature mein bhi chalne ke liye anti-freezing features hain, jaldi hi Katra aur Srinagar ke beech chalegi,...
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aur travel time sirf teen ghante das minute ka ho jayega. Is project mein kai engineering marvels hain, jaise ki duniya ka sabse uncha railway arch bridge (359m) Chenab River par, India ka pehla cable-stayed railway bridge Anji River par, aur is section ka sabse lamba tunnel (12.77km). Railways ne project sites tak pahunchne ke liye 215 km roads bhi banaye hain. Ek snow removal train saal bhar operation ensure karegi. Earthquake risk ko kam karne ke liye anti-vibration seismic devices bhi lagaye gaye hain, kyunki yeh area zone-V earthquake vulnerability zone mein aata hai. Jammu station ko 8 platforms aur modern amenities se upgrade kiya ja raha hai.
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