TBM Staff - Mumbai The North Central Railway has introduced a new daily direct train service from Subedarganj station in Prayagraj to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra in Jammu and Kashmir, fulfilling a long-standing request from devotees. The service began on Thursday, and according to officials, it will provide much-needed convenience for pilgrims traveling to the holy shrine.
Named the Katra Jammu Mail, the train will depart from Subedarganj station in Prayagraj every day at 10:35 AM and arrive at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra at 9:15 AM the next day. On its journey, the train will pass through multiple key cities including Fatehpur, Govindpuri, Tundla, Aligarh, Chipiyana Buzurg, Delhi, Sabzi Mandi, Narela, Sonipat, Ganaur, Samalkha, Kurukshetra, and Ambala Cantt.
On the return trip, the train will leave from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra at 3:20 PM daily, reaching Subedarganj at 12:35 PM the following day.
Praveen Patel, Member of Parliament for Phulpur in Prayagraj, expressed his gratitude for the new service, calling it an “auspicious day” for the people of Prayagraj. He highlighted how the new direct service eliminates the need for passengers to transit through Delhi, significantly reducing travel difficulties. Patel added that this development will benefit not just the residents of Prayagraj but also devotees from surrounding districts who can now travel directly to Katra for their pilgrimage.
