Jammu to Srinagar Vande Bharat: Manufactured by the Chennai-based Integral Coach Factory (ICF), these modern trains will have eight coaches and will be operated by the Jammu division of Northern Railways.
2 new Vande Bharat Express trains: There is good news for those waiting for a direct train from Katra to Kashmir. Indian Railways is preparing to start two new Vande Bharat Express trains for Jammu and Kashmir. With this, the number of semi-high-speed trains allotted to Jammu and Kashmir will increase to 4.
Earlier, two Vande Bharat trains have already been announced between New Delhi and Katra. These trains are – Train number 22439/22440 (New Delhi-SMVD Katra) and Train number 22478/22477 (SMVD Katra-New Delhi Vande Bharat Express).
According to a report by ET Now, Vande Bharat trains will start operating this financial year. Manufactured by the Chennai-based Integral Coach Factory (ICF), these modern trains will have eight coaches and will be operated by the Jammu division of Northern Railway. These trains will run between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Srinagar and will stop at major stations like Banihal and Qazigund.
One train will depart from Katra at 8:10 am and reach Srinagar at 11:20 am, while on the return journey, the train will depart from Srinagar at 12:45 pm and reach Katra at 3:55 pm. However, the Railway Ministry has not yet announced the final timetable of these trains. With the introduction of these trains, passengers of Jammu and Kashmir will get the experience of speed, convenience and modernity.
One of the two Vande Bharat Express trains will leave from Katra for Srinagar at 8:10 am and reach its destination at 11:20 am. On the return journey, the train will leave Srinagar at 12:45 pm and reach Katra at 3:55 pm. However, the Railway Ministry has not yet announced the final timings of these trains.
The Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat train is equipped with anti-freezing features. This is different from other Vande Bharat trains running across the country. It has been designed to run smoothly even in extremely cold conditions up to -20°C. Modern heating systems have been installed in the train for the convenience of passengers and the driver.
