Katra to Srinagar Vande Bharat: Start Date, Ticket Price, Special Features; All You Need to Know

If you are planning to visit the beautiful valleys of Kashmir, you will have exciting news! No longer worrying about expensive Srinagar flight tickets, the Indian Railways will launch the Vande Bharat train between Katra and Srinagar in February this year.

This new service will improve tourism and connectivity, making travel to the valley easier and more affordable.

Vande Bharat connects Katra and Srinagar

The Delats traveling to Kashmir will now enjoy a luxurious journey through this new Vande Bharat train:

  • Vande Bharat Express will run between Katra and Srinagar, improving rail connections to the valley.
  • Travelers from Delhi or other cities must first arrive in Katra and board the Vande Bharat train to Srinagar.
  • Passengers are required to provide separate tickets for Katra and Katra in Delhi and travel to Srinagar.

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Vande Bharat fare

Check the table below to find out the fares for the Srinagar Vande Bharat train:

class

Fare range (₹)

AC chair car

1500-1700

Execute chair car

2400-2600

Official fares and bookings will be announced at the inauguration ceremony on February 17.

Srinagar Vande Bharat Special Features

This train is specially designed to withstand the bad weather in Kashmir.

  • It runs smoothly even at temperatures as low as -30°C.
  • The train will have only chair coaches, including standard chairs and executive chair options.

Katra to Srinagar Vande Bharat starts

according to News 18A senior railway official confirmed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will open the Vande Bharat train on February 17, 2025. After launch, passengers can go directly to Srinagar by train.

Srinagar Vande Bharat route:

The train will be parked at key stations including Roasi, Bakkal, Dugga, Sawalkot, Sangaldan, Sumber, Khari, Khari, Banihal, Qazigund, Qazigund, Sadura, Anantnag, Bijbehara, Panzgam, Avantipora, Avantipora, Ratnipora, Ratnipora, Kakapora, Kakapora, Pamppore.

Srinagar Vande Bharat train expands route afterwards

Initially, Vande Bharat’s train will be between Katra and Srinagar. In a few months, the route will extend from Jamu to Srinagar. The train will take about 2.5 to 3 hours to complete the journey, making traveling to Kashmir easier, more affordable and more fun!