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Budgam‑Katra Train Service Restarts After Suspension in Jammu & Kashmir
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 02:38 PM
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The rail link between Budgam and Katra in Jammu and Kashmir has resumed operations, restoring passenger connectivity after a period of suspension.
The Budgam–Katra passenger train service in Jammu and Kashmir has been put back into operation, according to reports from Daily Excelsior. After a spell of suspension, the line is now running, allowing commuters to travel between the two towns once again.
Railway officials confirmed that regular schedules have been reinstated and that the service will operate on its usual timetable. The restoration is expected to ease travel for locals and tourists heading to the nearby Vaishno Devi shrine, a major pilgrimage destination.
The resumption also strengthens regional connectivity, linking the Kashmir Valley with the plains of Punjab and the national rail network. Authorities have urged passengers to check the latest timings before planning their journeys.
Railway officials confirmed that regular schedules have been reinstated and that the service will operate on its usual timetable. The restoration is expected to ease travel for locals and tourists heading to the nearby Vaishno Devi shrine, a major pilgrimage destination.
The resumption also strengthens regional connectivity, linking the Kashmir Valley with the plains of Punjab and the national rail network. Authorities have urged passengers to check the latest timings before planning their journeys.