Srinagar, June 12 -- Railway officials confirmed that both Vande Bharat trains operating between Katra and Srinagar are fully booked till June 26. "The train is completely packed. Seats are also filling fast for July, especially with the Amarnath Yatra beginning from July 3," said an official, noting that the rush includes tourists, pilgrims, and a large number of locals.

More than 30,000 people have travelled on the train, and all seats remain booked for the next fifteen days, according to railway officials.

The 3-hour journey has struck a chord with travelers, offering a scenic and seamless ride through engineering marvels like the Chenab Bridge-the world's tallest railway bridge-and some of the longest rail tunnels in India. The Rs 4...