Train Ticket: The recently launched Vande Bharat Express train between Katra and Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir is proving to be a huge hit. The situation is such that not a single ticket is available on this train for the next week; all seats are full and there is a long waiting list. If you are planning to go now, then you will either have to wait or book a seat for a much later date.
According to the official website of IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation), the seats on these trains are fully booked. Let us tell you, that two Vande Bharat Express trains are being run between these two cities, which pass through the world’s highest rail arch bridge, Chenab Rail Bridge. This journey is no longer just a journey, but has become an unforgettable experience.
Seats not available for a week
According to the IRCTC website, at the time of writing this news (10 June 2025, Tuesday at noon), the waiting status in AC Chair Car was as follows:
11 June: 142 waiting
12 June: 118 waiting
13 June: 73 waiting
14 June: 73 waiting
15 June: 49 waiting
16 June: 13 waiting
18 June: 33 waiting
Tickets for Executive Chair Car are also running on the waiting list, which means that no seats are available for the next week. You can get the possibility of booking tickets only after these dates. This shows how tremendous demand there is for Vande Bharat on this route.
Know the fare from Katra to Srinagar and Srinagar to Katra
While traveling from Katra to Srinagar on the Vande Bharat Express train, the fare for an AC Chair Car is ₹715, while the fare for an Executive Chair Car is ₹1320.
In contrast, when you book a seat in an AC Chair Car from Srinagar to Katra, the fare will be ₹880, and the fare for the Executive Chair Car will be ₹1515. This difference in fare is determined based on the demand and facilities of the train on this route.
Train timings between Katra and Srinagar
This route is covered by two Vande Bharat trains, giving passengers the option to travel at convenient times:
Katra to Srinagar (Train Number 26401):- Departs from Katra at 8:10 am and reaches Srinagar at 11:08 am.
Katra to Srinagar (Train Number 26403):- Departs from Katra at 2:55 pm and reaches Srinagar at 5:53 pm.
Srinagar to Katra (Train Number 26404):- Departs from Srinagar at 8:00 am and reaches Katra at 10:58 am.
Srinagar to Katra (Train Number 26402):- Departs from Srinagar at 2:00 pm and reaches Katra at 4:58 pm.
The journey between the two cities takes 2 hours and 58 minutes. This train stops at Banihal Station in between. It provides a fast and comfortable travel experience.
Prime Minister has recently inaugurated it
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated the world’s highest single-arch railway bridge. A ‘single-arch bridge’ usually refers to a bridge that has a single, continuous arch between two supports.
This bridge over the Chenab River is 35 meters (114 feet) higher than the Eiffel Tower. The opening of this bridge connects the Kashmir Valley region to the rest of the country via train for the first time. It is an incredible feat of engineering and has given a new dimension to connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir. It is not just a bridge, but also a symbol of national integration.