In pictures: Trial run of India’s Udhampur-Katra train

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  • A train runs through Jajjhar Khad area during a trial run of Udhampur-Katra train. More than 10 million devotees pay obeisance every year at the shrine. Currently it is only linked by roadways. With the inauguration of Udhampur-Katra rail link, pilgrims will be able to travel directly to Katra giving a boost to local economy and providing comfortable transport facility to visiting pilgrims. Jaipal Singh / EPA
    A train runs through Jajjhar Khad area during a trial run of Udhampur-Katra train. More than 10 million devotees pay obeisance every year at the shrine. Currently it is only linked by roadways. With the inauguration of Udhampur-Katra rail link, pilgrims will be able to travel directly to Katra giving a boost to local economy and providing comfortable transport facility to visiting pilgrims. Jaipal Singh / EPA
  • A train runs through Jajjhar Khad area during a trial run of Udhampur–Katra train. Jaipal Singh / EPA
    A train runs through Jajjhar Khad area during a trial run of Udhampur–Katra train. Jaipal Singh / EPA
  • An Indian railway employee (right), keeps a watch as a train running through Jajjhar Khad area. Jaipal Singh / EPA
    An Indian railway employee (right), keeps a watch as a train running through Jajjhar Khad area. Jaipal Singh / EPA
  • Villagers watch a train running through Jajjhar Khad area. Jaipal Singh / EPA
    Villagers watch a train running through Jajjhar Khad area. Jaipal Singh / EPA
  • An Indian railway employee walks at the railway track before the trial run of Udhampur-Katra train. Jaipal Singh / EPA
    An Indian railway employee walks at the railway track before the trial run of Udhampur-Katra train. Jaipal Singh / EPA