Special trains launched for stranded tourists post Pahalgam attack
As the rush of tourists increased after the Pahalgam attack, the Railways has decided to run special trains for the stranded passengers. Special trains will also run between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and New Delhi. Along with this, the Railways has also started a helpline so that passengers can get assistance. Help desks have been set up at Jammu Tawi, Udhampur and Katra railway stations. You can contact here for train or any other information.
After the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, tourists have canceled their holidays and started returning from there. Crowds have suddenly started increasing at Srinagar Airport and nearby railway stations. Airlines have also started some special flights from Srinagar Airport. At the same time, the Railways has also taken a big decision to evacuate the stranded passengers. Railways have started its helpline. At the same time, Northern Railway has also decided to run a special train between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and New Delhi.
Huge jump in fares
The fare of air service between Srinagar and Delhi has been increased by three times. In such a situation, this decision of the Railways is a relief for the passengers. This train has been started from today i.e. Wednesday, which will leave from Katra to New Delhi at 9:20 pm. Train number 04612 is a one-way special reserve train. This train will run only for one day, which is aimed at evacuating passengers stranded in Kashmir. The train will have 18 coaches, including 7 general, 8 sleeper and 3 air-conditioned.
Contact Here
Jammu Tawi Station: 0191-2470116
Udhampur Railway Station: 7717306616
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Railway Station: 01991-234876
The train will reach Delhi on Thursday night.
The train will reach Delhi at 9:30 pm on Thursday night. It will stop at 8 railway stations en route. Starting from Katra, this train will stop at Jammu Tawi, Pathankot Cantt, Dhandhari Kalan, Ambala Cantt, Kurukshetra and Panipat. It will then reach New Delhi station. A helpline has also been issued by the Railways. Help desks have been set up at Jammu Tawi, Udhampur and Katra railway stations. You can contact here for train or any other information.