The Indian Railways has announced the commencement of two trains connecting New Delhi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra. The main motive behind this route is to ease travel for pilgrims and travelers.
New Delhi-Shri Vaishno Devi Katra Vande Bharat Express -
Train No. 22439 and 22440.
The train 22439 runs between New Delhi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra commences its journey from New Delhi at 6:00 am and arrives at Katra Junction at 2:15 pm. The total distance covered by the train is approximately 665 kilometers, and the time taken is nearly 8 hours and 15 minutes.
The day is operated for six days of the week, which is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The train stops at 4 stations along the way - Ambala Cantt, Ludhiana, Pathankot, and Jammu Tawi.
The train 22440 is for the return journey - starting from Shri Vaishno Devi Katra at 4:55 pm and arriving at New Delhi at 11:00 pm.
The average price for an AC Chair Car is approximately ₹1,665, and for an Executive Chair Car, it is ₹3,055.
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra-New Delhi Vande Bharat Express
Train No 22477 and 22478.
The train 22477 runs between New Delhi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, starting its journey from New Delhi at 3:00 pm and arriving at Katra Junction at 11:20 pm. The total distance covered by the train is around 655 kilometers, and the traveling time is around 8 hours and 20 minutes.
During the journey, the train stops at five stoppages, including Udhampur, Jammu Tawi, Kathua, Ludhiana, and Ambala Cantt. The train runs six days a week - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The average ticket price of the train is ₹1,665 for the AC Chair Car and ₹3,055 for the Executive Chair Car.