Jammu, Sept 18: Northern Railways will operate a special train service between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Banihal for 15 days, beginning September 19, to provide safe and efficient travel amid disruptions caused by the closure of the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway.
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Train Schedule and Route
According to Senior Divisional Operations Manager Uchit Singha, the train will run daily until September 30. From Banihal: Departure at 11:00 am, reaching Katra at 1:30 pm. From Katra: Departure at 1:45 pm, reaching Banihal at 4:10 pm. The train will halt at Reasi, Bakkal, Dugga, Sawalkot, Sangaldan, Sumber, and Khari stations along the route.
Alternative Travel Amid Road Closure
The service comes in response to passenger inconvenience after heavy rains and waterlogging disrupted traffic on the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway. Earlier, a special local train between Katra and Sangaldan was introduced on September 8 to facilitate stranded commuters.
Railways’ Assurance
“Passenger safety and convenience is our top priority. With road services suspended in the Banihal and Katra areas, this train provides an important alternative for public travel,” said Senior Divisional Operations Manager Arish Bansal. The decision was taken under the guidance of Divisional Railway Manager Vivek Kumar, with support from senior railway officials.
Public Demand and State Support
Officials confirmed the move followed requests from local residents and the state administration to ensure uninterrupted connectivity for passengers in Jammu division.
- Duration: Sept 19 – Sept 30, 2025
- Route: Katra ↔ Banihal
- Stops: Reasi, Bakkal, Dugga, Sawalkot, Sangaldan, Sumber, Khari
- Reason: Alternative travel option after Jammu–Srinagar highway closure
Source: Agencies
Labels: Railways, Jammu, Banihal, Katra
Tags: #NorthernRailways #SpecialTrain #Katra #Banihal #JammuSrinagarHighway
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