Amritsar-Katra Vande Bharat Express (26405/26406) will now run via Gurdaspur instead of Jalandhar Cantt
The Amritsar–Katra Vande Bharat Express (Train Nos. 26405/26406) has had its route revised: it will now run via Gurdaspur instead of Jalandhar Cantt. New Route: Amritsar → Batala → Gurdaspur → Pathankot → Jammu → Katra. Earlier Route: Amritsar → Jalandhar Cantt → Pathankot → Jammu → Katra. Reason for Change: To improve connectivity for passengers in Gurdaspur and Batala, offering them direct access to the Vande Bharat service. Stoppages: The train will halt at Batala, Gurdaspur, Pathankot, Jammu Tawi, and finally terminate at Katra. Timings: Train number 26406 Katra-Amritsar Vande Bharat train will leave Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (SVDK) at 06:40 hrs to reach Amritsar at 11:40 hrs. On its return journey, the train will depart from Amritsar at 16:40 hrs to arrive in Katra at 21:45 hrs. Impact: - Enhanced convenience for travelers from northern Punjab districts. - Reduced reliance on Jalandhar Cantt for boarding. - Strengthened regional connectivity to the holy town of Katra (Vaishno Devi). This adjustment reflects Indian Railways’ strategy of optimizing routes to serve more regional hubs while maintaining the premium speed and comfort of the Vande Bharat service.
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