New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually flag off the Vande Bharat Express between Amritsar in Punjab and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra in Jammu and Kashmir on August 10, the Jammu Rail Division announced on Wednesday.
“The Vande Bharat train will offer passengers a faster and more comfortable journey to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra,” said Uchit Singhal, Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, Jammu Division.
Train No. 26406 will operate from Katra to Amritsar, while Train No. 26405 will run from Amritsar to Katra. Both trains will run six days a week, excluding Tuesdays.
As per the schedule, Train No. 26406 will depart from Katra at 6:40 am and arrive in Amritsar at 12:20 pm, halting at stations including Jammu, Pathankot Cantt, Jalandhar City, and Beas. In the reverse direction, Train No. 26405 will leave Amritsar at 4:25 pm and reach Katra by 10:00 pm.
“This new service will greatly benefit pilgrims heading to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, reducing travel time with the train’s modern, high-speed features,” Singhal added.
