New Delhi, Feb 24: Northern Railway has announced the extension of the Vande Bharat Express service to provide direct rail connectivity between Srinagar and Jammu from March 1, 2026.
According to an official communication, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra–Srinagar–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (SVDK–SINA–SVDK) Vande Bharat Express will be extended up to Jammu Tawi with effect from March 1.
The train, which was earlier operating between Srinagar and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, will now run directly between Srinagar and Jammu Tawi, offering seamless connectivity between the Valley and the Jammu region.
In view of the anticipated passenger demand, the Railways have also revised the train’s composition, increasing its capacity from the existing 8-coach rake to a 20-coach Vande Bharat rake.
The extension aims to strengthen rail infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir and provide passengers with faster, more comfortable and efficient travel between the two regions.
