The introduction of Vande Bharat Express between Katra to Srinagar is really going to be a big relief for the passengers of Jammu and Kashmir.
✨ Katra-Srinagar Vande India: Big things at a glance
📅 Start date:
On 19 April 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the train.
Booking is likely to begin from the same day or immediately after.
🚄 Route and time:
Route: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra → Srinagar
Distance time: about 3 hours
Right now it takes 6–7 hours to cover this distance from the road.
🏗️ Why starting point?
Jammu railway station is currently under construction.
Therefore, in the beginning the train will run from Katra itself, later it can be extended to Jammu.
💺 Possible rent:
Coach type estimated fare (₹) Chair Car ₹ 800 – ₹ 1000 Executive Class ₹ 1600 – ₹ 2000
🔔 Note: This fare is estimated, official confirmation has not come from the Railways.
🔍 Would you like to know?
Train time table like station list, stagnation, final schedule?
How and from where to book tickets?
Vande India’s seating, catering and other facilities?