Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat, services from May 2Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the first direct Vande Bharat Express between Jammu and Srinagar. This 20-coach train connects ...
30 Apr, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
18 trains cancelled amid heavy rains in Punjab, New Delhi-Katra Vande Bharat and more includedDue to heavy rains and floods in Punjab, the Railways has cancelled eighteen trains. This includes the New Delhi-Katra Vande Bharat Express...
27 Aug, 2025, 05.12 PM IST
'Vande Bharat Express to cut Katra-Srinagar journey to just 3 hours': CPRO Northern RailwaysThe completion of the USBRL project will drastically reduce travel time between Katra and Srinagar to just 3 hours, thanks to the new Vande...
01 Apr, 2025, 08.39 AM IST
Katra-Delhi Vande Bharat Express to halt at Udhampur, Kathua stations from December 30"Heartening news for Udhampur and Kathua. Ever since the first Vande Bharat train started operating from Katra and Delhi in 2019, there has...
24 Dec, 2023, 02.52 PM IST
Lower ends of arch of world's highest railway bridge in J&K connectedFacing grave challenges and life-threatening hazards posed by rough terrain and geological thrust zones, engineers and workers are toiling ...
15 Mar, 2021, 05.46 PM IST
Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link will be completed by December 2022: Northern Railway GMHe said that the first section connecting Udhampur to Katra and the third section between Banihal and Baramulla have been completed with bo...
15 Dec, 2020, 08.05 PM IST
More trains to Katra: PM Narendra ModiPm Modi said more trains would be introduced from places such as New Delhi, Howrah Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Bangalore to the pilgrim town.
04 Jul, 2014, 09.28 PM IST
Development of J&K depends on railways: Omar AbdullahChief Minister Omar Abdullah today stressed the need for early completion of unconnected stretches of Jammu-Baramulla Railway track.
04 Jul, 2014, 05.27 PM IST
Train to Vaishno Devi set for launch before Rail Budget 2014The CRS had conducted the inspection of the Udhampur- Katra line, constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 1,050 crore, for three days from J...
03 Jul, 2014, 05.14 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to flag off first train from Katra tomorrowThe train will traverse through seven tunnels and over 30 small and large bridges.There will be a small station - Chakrakhwal - between Udh...
03 Jul, 2014, 04.33 PM IST
Ahead of Modi's maiden visit, tight security over Jammu and KashmirDuring the one-day visit, Modi will make his first stop in Jammu from where he will go to Katra to flag off the inaugural train from the ne...
03 Jul, 2014, 03.24 PM IST
Railways to launch 20-coach Braille train shortlyRailways will launch a new train with all its coaches equipped with Braille-embedded signages on berths, toilets, wash basins and doors.
02 Jun, 2014, 10.13 PM IST
Udhampur-Katra railways at its final stage despite delaysAfter a series of delay, the work on the 25-km-long railway tracks between Udhampur and Katra sections is in its final stage, said DRM, N C...
11 Feb, 2014, 12.45 PM IST
Train to Vaishno Devi shrine likely by month-endAfter much delay, train services up to Katra, the base camp for pilgrims to the Vaishno Devi shrine, are likely to start from this month en...
02 Jan, 2014, 10.20 PM IST
Now Vaishno Devi accessible by train and Kashmir too, albeit with a complementary bus rideThose buying railway tickets to Kashmir would have to have a bus ride between Katra and Banihal, the most crucial part of the track.
19 Nov, 2013, 04.32 PM IST
Setback to Udhampur-Katra rail link projectIn a setback to Udhampur-Katra rail link project, the work on the 25-km-long stretch has been slowed down after the unrest in J&K.
30 Jul, 2013, 11.26 AM IST
- Deadline for Kashmir rail network extended to '17
The 345-km link would link towns of Udhampur, Katra, Baramulla and Quazigund to Jammu faces enormous security and engineering challenges.
31 May, 2011, 02.24 AM IST