Delhi-Katra Vande Bharat Express Train Timings, Fares And Special Features

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Flagged off on the 3rd of October 2019 by the Union Home Minister, Amit Shah, the new Vande Bharat Express train has been providing a smooth journey to passengers from New Delhi to Vaishno Devi, Katra, Jammu. It is the second Vande Bharat Express train, and the first one ran between Delhi and Varanasi. The first train for this route started on the 5th of Oct 2019. With the launch of this express train, the journey time between Delhi and Katra has been reduced by eight hours. During the journey, the train makes short stops at Ambala Cantt, Ludhiana, and Jammu Tawi for a total of two minutes.  train tickets online.

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It is one of the biggest gifts for Jammu & Kashmir’s state development and for promoting religious tourism. The initial timing of the New Delhi-Katra Vande Bharat Express train is 6 am that departs from New Delhi to reach Katra at 2 PM. On the return journey, the train leaves Katra at 3 PM and reaches New Delhi Railways Station at 11 PM. The train that departs from New Delhi is numbered 22439 and the train that departs from Katra is numbered 22440. And to cool off and rest, one can book hotels in Delhi. It is important to note that the train plies all days of the week except Tuesdays. The train fares for New Delhi to Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Station are INR 1,630 (Minimum) and INR 3,014 (Maximum). There is an additional catering service for the passengers on the train. The train tickets can be booked via online modes of reservation.    

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• The Vande Bharat Express train has been designed and built by ICF Chennai.
• The train offers opulent seating with air-conditioned coaches having chair car service.
• It has 16 coaches and reduces travel time by 40 percent.
• It has a bigger pantry compared to another Vande Bharat Express.
• The windows are large to enjoy the outer view and are protected against stone pelting.
• The train has a free Wi-Fi connection and CCTV surveillance.
• The catering is optional and passengers can choose not to opt for food.
• The train has an LED lighting system and bio-vacuum-type toilets.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the third Vande Bharat Express that runs from Gandhinagar to Mumbai Central on 30th of September, 2022.
• The railway plans on launching many more trains in the future.
• As per the statement of the railway minister, Mr Ashwini Vaishnav, the government is planning to equip the country with 400 Vande Bharat train in the years to come.

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When the railway is easing your journey, why not avail such awesome benefits? Go ahead and book your train tickets to travel with your family.