Jun 05, 2025 02:29 PM IST

The practice could have two lessons — chair automotive and government — with the fares being ₹715 and ₹1,320, respectively.

The #Vande Bharat Express between #Srinagar and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra will start operations from June 7, the Northern Railway stated on Thursday, including that the trains will run six days every week. Bookings have opened for business operations, officers stated.

J&K police patrol the #Srinagar railway station forward of the inauguration of Vande Bharat practice service between Katra and #Srinagar by PM Modi on June 6. (ANI Photo)

Two pairs of Vande Bharat trains will function on this route, stopping at #Banihal alongside the way in which. Train numbers 26404 and 26403 will run between #Srinagar and Katra, besides on Wednesdays. Train 26404 will depart from #Srinagar at 8am, attain #Banihal at 9.02am, and arrive in Katra at 10.58am. The return practice, 26403, will depart Katra at 2.55pm, halt at #Banihal at 4.40pm, and attain #Srinagar at 5.53pm.

The second set, practice numbers 26401 and 26402, will function within the Katra to #Srinagar course, besides on Tuesdays. Train 26401 will depart Katra at 8.10am, cease at #Banihal at 9.58am, and arrive in #Srinagar at 11.08am. Train 26402 will depart #Srinagar at 2pm, attain #Banihal at 3.10pm, and conclude its journey at Katra at 4.58pm.

“There may be more stoppages later,” a railways official stated.

The practice could have two lessons — chair automotive and government — with the fares being ₹715 and ₹1,320, respectively. The practice will provide solely vegetarian meals, which may also embody some regional cuisines.

Vande Bharat trains on this route are specifically designed with anti-freezing know-how to stop freezing of water and bio-toilets in excessive chilly.

Coaches embody a heating system for sub-zero situations in #Srinagar, 360-degree rotating seats and charging factors for passenger consolation.