| Special train operating between Katra, Banihal | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 19: Road traffic in the Jammu Division of Northern Railway has been affected due to heavy rains and waterlogging. The division had previously operated a special train for passengers between Katra and Sangaldan. However, due to damage caused by heavy rains, road traffic has currently been disrupted. Following the demand of local residents and the state administration, a special train has been decided. This train will run from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to Banihal for 15 days from September 19, 2025, to October 3, 2025. The decision to operate this special train was taken under the guidance of Divisional Railway Manager, Mr. Vivek Kumar, and under the guidance of the division's Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, Mr. Uchit Singhal, and Senior Divisional Operations Manager, Mr. Arish Bansal.
* Train No. 04688/04687 is running between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra - Banihal - Katra.
Train No. 04688 Banihal to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Special train will run for 15 days from September 19th to October 3rd. The train will depart from Banihal at 11:00 am and arrive at Katra at 1:30 pm. It will stop at Reasi, Bakkal, Dugga, Sawalkot, Sangaldan, Sumber, and Khari stations along the route. Similarly, Train No. 04687 will run between Katra and Banihal, departing from Katra at 1:45 pm and arriving at Banihal at 1:10 pm. Both trains will have stoppages at the same stations.
Speaking on the operation of these special trains, Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, Mr. Uchit Singhal, and Senior Divisional Operations Manager, Mr. Arish Bansal, said, "The safety and convenience of passengers is our top priority in the division. With road services suspended in the Banihal and Katra areas, this special train will provide an important alternative to ensure safe and efficient travel for the public." |
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