In the wake of frequent flight cancellations, the Jammu division of Northern Railways on Tuesday, December 9, announced a special Vande Bharat train service between New Delhi and Udhampur. The special trains run for three days between December 12 and 14 to provide a safe and affordable travel option for stranded passengers.
Most IndiGo flights from Jammu and Srinagar airports were cancelled in recent days, resulting in protests by stranded passengers.
The trains, numbered 02439 (New Delhi-Udhampur Vande Bharat) and 02440 (Udhampur-New Delhi Vande Bharat), will operate with 20 coaches and run three trips in each direction.
Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Uchit Singhal stated that the Jammu Division operates special trains in emergency situations for passenger convenience and safet

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