SRINAGAR: The Jammu Railway Division of Northern Railway will operate unreserved special express trains between Srinagar and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra on November 5 and 6 to accommodate the expected increase in passenger traffic during the 2026 festive season.
Public Relations Inspector (PRI), Jammu Railway Division, Raghvender Singh said the Srinagar-Katra unreserved Special Express (04690) would depart from Srinagar at 11.45 am on both days.
The train will reach Anantnag at 12.55 pm, Banihal at 1.30 pm and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra railway station at 3.30 pm.
In the return direction, the Katra-Srinagar unreserved Festival Special Express (04689) will leave Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra railway station at 4 pm on November 5 and 6. It will reach Banihal at 6.25 pm, Anantnag at 7 pm and Srinagar at 7.45 pm.
Senior Divisional Commercial Manager (DCM), Jammu Railway Division, Uchit Singhal said passenger numbers between the Kashmir Valley and Katra had increased considerably ahead of the upcoming festivals.
He said the special service had been introduced to provide convenient travel arrangements, particularly for passengers making last-minute journeys, and ensure a smooth journey between the two destinations.
Railway officials said the service would be entirely unreserved and passengers must obtain valid unreserved tickets before boarding.
For further information, passengers can contact railway helpline 139, use the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) application or visit the official Indian Railways website.
