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Indian Railways has made adjustments to the schedule of the nation's second Vande Bharat Express train - the New Delhi-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, Katra Vande Bharat Express. Train number 22440, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, Katra - New Delhi Vande Bharat Express, will now depart five minutes earlier than previously scheduled. This alteration was announced by Northern Railways, which stated, "We wish to inform the public that due to operational reasons, the timing of train no. 22440 Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra- New Delhi Vande Bharat express train will be changed from 18.03.2024."
As per the announcement, the 22440 Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra- New Delhi Vande Bharat Express train will leave Katra at 14:55 hrs instead of 15:00 hrs. It will then reach Jammu Tawi at 16:08 hrs instead of 16:13 hrs. From Jammu Tawi, it will depart at 16:10 hrs instead of 16:15 for its onward journey. However, the timing of this train onwards from Jammu Tawi will remain unchanged.
The second Vande Bharat Express train in India links the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir with Delhi, operating between New Delhi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, Katra. Operated and maintained by the Northern Railway (NR) zone, this train serves as a crucial transportation link between the capital and the revered pilgrimage site.
The Vande Bharat Express, with train numbers 22439/22440, makes stops at four railway stations - Ambala Cant Junction, Ludhiana Junction, Pathankot Cantonment, and Jammu Tawi. It operates six days a week, excluding Wednesdays, between New Delhi and SVDK, Katra. The train features 16 cars and offers two seating options: AC Chair Car and Executive Chair Car.
Now, the semi-high-speed train's departure from Katra will be at 14:55 hrs, five minutes earlier than its previous schedule, to arrive at Jammu Tawi by 16:08 hrs, also five minutes earlier. Subsequently, it will depart from Jammu Tawi at 16:10 hrs instead of 16:15 for its onward journey. However, the train's timing for the onward journey to Jammu Tawi will remain unchanged.
This adjustment aims to enhance the travel experience for passengers and streamline the train's operations. The earlier departure from Katra and subsequent arrival at Jammu Tawi will provide travelers with more convenience and efficiency.
The introduction of this semi-high-speed train has significantly boosted religious tourism. The distinctive blue and white train is playing a pivotal role in the development and advancement of the Union Territory.
