Srinagar-Katra Vande Bharat set to get a new stop at Reasi

To enhance the convenience of passengers in Jammu division and to meet the local demand, Srinagar-Katra Vande Bharat Express will stop at Reasi railway station from October 29.

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

To provide convenience to passengers, the Vande Bharat Express will stop at Reasi for two minutes in both directions.

The Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 6, 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.

Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, Railways, Uchit 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.”

Singhal requested the passengers to consult the railways official website before embarking on their journey.