'Great Day For Commerce & Connectivity': PM Narendra Modi Hails Arrival Of First Freight Train To Kashmir Valley

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday lauded the arrival of the first freight train to the Kashmir Valley, marking a significant milestone in connecting the region to the national freight network.

Responding to a post by the Union Minister for Railways, Communications and Electronics & IT, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw on micro-blogging website X, PM Modi said that the development will enhance both progress and prosperity in Jammu and Kashmir.

“Great day for commerce and connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir! It will enhance both progress and prosperity,” PM Modi's post read.

Great day for commerce and connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir! It will enhance both progress and prosperity. https://t.co/IFLcfmZvuW

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 9, 2025

PM Modi to Launch Yellow Line Metro & Vande Bharat Express In Bengaluru Tommorow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Bengaluru on Sunday to inaugurate the Yellow Line of the Bangalore Metro and launch the Vande Bharat Express train between Bengaluru and Belagavi. During the visit, he will flag off the KSR Bengaluru–Belagavi Vande Bharat Express and virtually inaugurate two additional trains.

PM Modi will also inaugurate the Yellow Line of Namma Metro, which stretches 19.15 km from RV Road to Bommasandra, featuring 16 stations. Built at a cost of ₹5,056.99 crore, the line is expected to significantly reduce traffic congestion along some of the city’s busiest corridors. PM Modi will also address a public gathering in the city.

"Look forward to being among the people of Bengaluru tomorrow, 10th August. From the KSR Railway Station, 3 Vande Bharat Express trains will be flagged off which will enhance connectivity. In a boost for Bengaluru’s urban infrastructure, Yellow Line of Bengaluru Metro will be inaugurated. The foundation stone of the Bengaluru Metro Phase-3 will be laid. Will also be addressing a public programme in the city, PM Modi said on X.

Look forward to being among the people of Bengaluru tomorrow, 10th August. From the KSR Railway Station, 3 Vande Bharat Express trains will be flagged off which will enhance connectivity. In a boost for Bengaluru’s urban infrastructure, Yellow Line of Bengaluru Metro will be…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 9, 2025

'Gives An Important Message Of Unity': PM Modi On Jammu & Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah's Statue Of Unity Visit

According to experts, the biggest beneficiary of the Yellow Line is likely to be Electronic City