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Northern Railway to Run Extra Special Trains Between Delhi and Vaishno Devi During Festivals
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 06:35 PM
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Northern Railway will operate two pairs of special trains between New Delhi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to accommodate the surge in pilgrims during upcoming festivals.
Northern Railway has announced that it will run two pairs of special trains between New Delhi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra during the festival season.
The decision comes after a sharp rise in pilgrim traffic to the Katra shrine, prompting the railways to increase capacity.
The special services will operate on the Delhi–Katra route, providing additional seats for devotees traveling to the holy site.
The move is expected to ease congestion and offer a smoother journey for thousands of pilgrims visiting during the festivals.
The decision comes after a sharp rise in pilgrim traffic to the Katra shrine, prompting the railways to increase capacity.
The special services will operate on the Delhi–Katra route, providing additional seats for devotees traveling to the holy site.
The move is expected to ease congestion and offer a smoother journey for thousands of pilgrims visiting during the festivals.