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Railways to scrap USBRL project in Jammu & Kashmir, halting ongoing works
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 12:01 PM
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The Ministry of Railways has decided to wind up the USBRL project in Jammu & Kashmir, leaving several under‑construction works in limbo.
The Ministry of Railways announced that the Under‑Bridge Service Railway Line (USBRL) project in Jammu & Kashmir will be wound up. The decision, reported by Daily Excelsior, puts a halt to the construction activities that were already underway under the scheme.
Officials did not disclose the specific reasons behind the cancellation, but the move is expected to create uncertainty for contractors and local authorities involved in the project. No new timeline or alternative plan has been communicated to date.
Stakeholders, including state officials and railway contractors, are now awaiting clarification on how the termination will affect the broader connectivity goals for the region. The railway ministry is expected to issue further guidance in the coming weeks.
The USBRL project had been part of a larger effort to improve rail infrastructure in the mountainous terrain of Jammu & Kashmir, aiming to enhance passenger and freight movement across the state.
Officials did not disclose the specific reasons behind the cancellation, but the move is expected to create uncertainty for contractors and local authorities involved in the project. No new timeline or alternative plan has been communicated to date.
Stakeholders, including state officials and railway contractors, are now awaiting clarification on how the termination will affect the broader connectivity goals for the region. The railway ministry is expected to issue further guidance in the coming weeks.
The USBRL project had been part of a larger effort to improve rail infrastructure in the mountainous terrain of Jammu & Kashmir, aiming to enhance passenger and freight movement across the state.