SRINAGAR: The Jammu Division of Northern Railway has announced the operation of special reserved trains between New Delhi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to manage the anticipated surge in passenger traffic during the New Year period. The services, each comprising 16 coaches, will run from today until January 1, 2026 to accommodate the heavy flow of pilgrims and tourists to Jammu and Kashmir.
Special train number 04081 will operate from New Delhi to Katra for five trips between today and December 31, departing New Delhi at 11:45 PM and arriving in Katra at 12 noon the following day. The return service, train number 04082, will run from Katra to New Delhi for five trips between December 28 and January 1, departing Katra at 9:20 PM and reaching New Delhi at 10 AM the next day.
Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, Jammu Division, Uchit Singhal, said the special trains had been introduced to meet the growing travel demand of tourists and local residents during the festive season. He added that the initiative would help manage crowds during peak travel days and enable passengers to celebrate the New Year with their families.
Tickets are available through the official Indian Railways website, mobile application, or authorised ticketing agents. Passengers have been advised to check train schedules before travelling, as timings may be subject to change due to operational requirements.
