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Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express: The much-awaited Vande Bharat Express to Kashmir is almost here, but before you pack your bags, there’s an important alert from the Railways: Beware of fake information about train timings and fares circulating on social media. Railway officials have confirmed that no official schedule or ticket price has been announced yet for the Vande Bharat train that will run between Katra (Jammu) and Budgam (Kashmir), with a brief halt at Nowgam station in Srinagar. Any such details being shared online are not to be trusted.
A senior official stated that updates about the train's fare, timing, and stops will be made public soon, most likely by April, reported Etv Bharat. Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express: 3.5-Hour Journey to Kashmir The Katra to Srinagar journey will now take just 3.
5 hours on the Vande Bharat Express a huge improvement from the long road journeys currently in use. The new route is part of the 272-kilometre Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla railway line, a major infrastructure project in Jammu and Kashmir. Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express: Grand Inauguration On April 19 On April 19, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate not just the train but also the world’s highest railway bridge, the Chenab Bridge.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh shared a teaser video on X (formerly Twitter), calling it an “engineering marvel” and a proud moment for the country. Countdown begins..
. In just 12 days from now, on April 19, 2025, PM Sh @narendramodi will inaugurate the world’s highest railway bridge — the iconic #Chenab Bridge! An engineering marvel, a proud symbol of New India! #JammuAndKashmir pic.twitter.
com/MDcwgQwABD The train has already completed successful trial runs between Katra and Baramulla. The Commissioner of Railway Safety gave the green light for the service earlier in January. ALSO READ: Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express: No Direct Delhi Train, ID Check And Change Required At Katra Station; Check Details Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express: Route and Stations There are 18 stations between Katra and Srinagar, but the Vande Bharat Express will not stop at any of them, except Nowgam (Srinagar) and Budgam.
Some stations on the route include Reasi, Sangaldan, Banihal, Anantnag, and Pampore. The train will temporarily start from Katra, as the Jammu railway station is currently under renovation. The Vande Bharat Express will feature one executive class coach and seven luxury class coaches, with a total seating capacity of 530 passengers.
Online ticket bookings will open soon once the official announcement is made..
