Direct Vande Bharat train to ply between Srinagar and Jammu. Here are the daily timings

Ziraat Times News Network

Srinagar: The Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has approved the introduction of direct Vande Bharat Express train services between Srinagar and Jammu Tawi.

According to a circular issued by the Railway Board on June 4, 2025 (CC-21/2025), the Northern Railways has been authorized to begin two pairs of Vande Bharat Express services — Train Nos. 26401/26402 and 26403/26404 — on the Srinagar–Jammu Tawi route, with stoppages at Banihal and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra stations.

 Abstract of Approved Timings:

Note: Train No. 26401 and 26402 will not operate on Wednesdays.

This new train service is expected to drastically reduce travel time between the Kashmir Valley and Jammu, improve all-weather connectivity, and benefit tourists, students, business travelers, and pilgrims alike.

The Railway Board has advised that if required, an inaugural special service may be planned, with wide publicity and immediate compliance by concerned authorities. The new services are part of India’s broader commitment to improving rail infrastructure in the region.

Speaking to Ziraat Times, local business stakeholders have welcomed the decision, calling it a “landmark development” that would enhance regional trade and make Kashmir more accessible to the rest of India.

Railway authorities are expected to announce the formal launch date shortly, pending operational clearance from the Northern Railway zone.