Jammu, June 8 -- The newly inaugurated Katra-Srinagar-Katra Vande Bharat Express trains have witnessed an unprecedented booking frenzy, with all seats sold out until June 10-12, 2025, just days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the transformative Srinagar-Jammu rail link to the nation on June 6, 2025.
The high-speed rail service, designed to enhance connectivity between the pilgrimage hub of Katra and the scenic Kashmir Valley, has captured the attention of travelers, particularly pilgrims and tourists, despite recent challenges to the region's tourism sector.
The two Vande Bharat trains, numbered 26401 and 26403, have become the preferred choice for many, with the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) mobile ...