SRINAGAR : The Northern Railway has extended the operation of the special Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra–Banihal–Katra train service by four days to meet growing passenger demand and ensure smoother travel in the Jammu Division. Follow Us On G -N e w s | Whatsapp
Officials said the service, which has emerged as a preferred alternative to road transport, will now operate from 3 to 7 October.
The decision was taken by Divisional Railway Manager Vivek Kumar, Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Uchit Singhal, and Senior Divisional Operations Manager Arish Bansal after reviewing the surge in passenger traffic, particularly during the festive season.
“The train proved to be a better option for passengers than road transport. To provide relief and convenience, the operat