- LG Says “J&K’s transport infrain railways, has witnessed unprecedented growth under PM Modi”
- “New Vande Bharat Train will ensure ease of travel for devotees of Vaishno Devi , Spur growth momentum in J&K”
New Delhi,Katra | Aug, 10: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today flagged off Amritsar – Vaishno Devi Katra Vande Bharat Train.
The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for dedicating the Vande Bharat Train between Amritsar to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Station.
“The new Vande Bharat Train will ensure ease of travel for devotees of Mata Vaishno Devi and spur the growth momentum of the local economy,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
The Lieutenant Governor observed that the transport infrastructure of J&K, particularly in railways, has witnessed unprecedented growth under the leadership of the Prime Minister. He said the first freight train that reached Anantnag from Punjab on August 09 has marked a significant milestone in transport infrastructure and trade of Kashmir valley.
The Lieutenant Governor posted on X: “Grateful to Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji for flagging off Vande Bharat Train between Amritsar to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Station. J&K’s transport infrastructure, particularly in railways, has witnessed unprecedented growth under the leadership of Hon’ble PM. New Vande Bharat Train will ensure ease of travel for devotees of Mata Vaishno Devi and spur the growth momentum of the local economy. Yesterday, first freight train had reached Anantnag from Punjab, marking a significant milestone in Kashmir Valley’s transport infra and trade”.
The 26406 Vaishno Devi Katra – Amritsar Vande Bharat Express Train will depart from Katra at 06:40 A.M. to reach Amritsar at 12:20 P.M . the same day. In return direction, the 26405 Amritsar- Vaishno Devi Katra Vande Bharat Express Train will depart from Amritsar at 4:25 p.m. to reach Katra at 10 pm. The Train will run six -days a week except Tuesday.






