Vande Bharat Express: The network of Indian Railways is constantly growing, and railway facilities have reached from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. Railways has now started operating Vande Bharat Express from Katra to Srinagar. IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation) has also started booking this superfast train.
This means that now you can book tickets for Train Number 26401 Vande Bharat Express from Katra to Srinagar by visiting the official website of IRCTC. In this article, we will give you all the information related to this train: how much will be the fare, how much time will it take and when is this service starting! This is the first semi-high-speed train in Kashmir Valley, which will make the journey extremely easy and fast.
How much fare will have to be paid
Railways has started a great facility for passengers traveling from Katra to Srinagar. Now passengers will be able to travel by Vande Bharat Express on this route. This is the first semi-high-speed train running in the Kashmir Valley. This will not only increase rail connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir, but tourists will also get a lot of convenience in traveling.
Talking about the fare of this train
Chair Car: You will have to pay around ₹ 715 to travel in it.
Executive Class: You will have to pay around ₹ 1320 to travel in it.
However, you will also have to pay GST and booking charges on the fare, which will increase the total fare slightly. You can book this train by visiting IRCTC’s app or official website. According to the rules of the Railways, you can book tickets up to 120 days in advance. This facility provides unprecedented flexibility to the passengers in planning their journey.
Know the duration of the journey
The distance from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to Srinagar is 190 km. By Vande Bharat Express train, you will complete this entire journey in just 3 hours. This will make the journey incredibly fast and comfortable.
Time Table
Katra to Srinagar (Train No. 26401): This train will depart from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Railway Station at 8:00 am and reach Srinagar station at 11:00 am.
This train will operate on the rest 6 days of the week except Tuesday. This timetable allows passengers to easily plan their journey throughout the day.
When will the train start
Let us tell you that the operation of the train from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra station to Srinagar station started on June 7, 2025. This train will run all days of the week except Tuesday, allowing passengers to take advantage of this high-speed service on most days of the week. This is a historic beginning that will boost connectivity and tourism in the region.