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The Srinagar–Kargil–Leh line was a proposed railway line that would connect Srinagar to Leh via the town of Kargil. It was designated a national project on 26 February 2013, and its due survey was to be held in 2013-14.

About the project
The project encompasses the construction of a rail route between Srinagar-Kargil-Leh. At present, the other railway line to Leh is the under-construction Bhanupli–Leh line, which will connect Bilaspur in Chattisgarh to Leh via Manali in Himachal Pradesh. This railway line will cover a distance of more than 400 km, and will reduce traveling time between Srinagar and Leh from the existing eight hours by road to about half of it.

Challenges

The project is a challenging as the construction will happen at heights ranging from 6000 feet to 13,000 feet. Aside from the perilous mountains and cold temperature, a large number of tunnels and high bridges pose a challenge.

Advantages

The connectivity of Leh, an important strategic base, to other states of India will improve. Travel time will reduce and the scope of transporting cargo, equipment and personnel will also improve immensely. Once completed, Leh will be connected to Jammu and Kashmir by rail which will be advantageous to interstate travel.

Overview (as of 2013)

Srinagar-Kargil-Leh line System: Broad Gauge

Srinagar-Kargil-Leh line Status: Proposed

Srinagar-Kargil-Leh line Locale: Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Srinagar-Kargil-Leh line Stations: Srinagar (Start) to Leh(End)

Srinagar-Kargil-Leh line Services: Srinagar-Kargil-Leh

Srinagar-Kargil-Leh line Operator(s): Indian Railways

Srinagar-Kargil-Leh line Track Gauge: 1,676 mm (5 ft 6.0 in)