Srinagar-Katra Vande Bharat Express to have stopover at Reasi from Oct 29

Jammu, Oct 24: Jammu Railway Division Friday announced Srinagar-Katra Vande Bharat Express will have a stopover at Reasi from October 29, 2025.

Currently, this Vande Bharat semi-high-speed train stops only once between Katra and Srinagar - at Banihal.

For the convenience of passengers, it will now stop at Reasi for two minutes in both directions.

“To enhance the convenience of passengers in Jammu (Railway) Division and to meet local demand, train number 26401-26402 Srinagar-Katra Vande Bharat Express will stop at Reasi Railway Station from October 29, 2025,” Senior Divisional Commercial Manager (DCM), Jammu Railway Division, Uchit Singhal said.

The Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 6, 2025, marked a historic milestone as the first rail service connecting the Kashmir Valley with the Jammu region.

Since its launch, the service has received widespread praise for its speed, comfort and reliability.

The introduction of a stop at Reasi is seen as a response to the persistent calls from locals for improved regional connectivity.

Singhal said, “The new stoppage aims to meet the growing passenger demand from Reasi district, which is a major religious and tourist destination due to its proximity to the Vaishno Devi shrine and the world's highest railway bridge, the Chenab bridge.”

He requested the passengers to consult the Railways’ official website, 139 and NTES before embarking on their journey.