Katra Amritsar Vande Bharat Express will be the first train to connect Amritsar Junction in Punjab and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra station in Jammu and Kashmir.
Amritsar Katra Vande Bharat Express train will connect two important religious tourist places, Amritsar and Vaishano Devi in India. In India, places like Katra and Amritsar have become very important because of spirituality. Many people go to these places for religious reasons every year. Now, even people who love to travel visit these places. This has made tourism and India famous. Many people now know about these places because of the visitors who come for both religious and travel reasons.
The Vande Bharat Express train connectivity between Katra and Amritsar holds immense importance, seamlessly linking two iconic religious and cultural destinations in India. Vaishno Devi, a sacred pilgrimage site, attracts devotees nationwide. The train connection to Amritsar, home to the revered Golden Temple, not only facilitates pilgrims’ journeys but also promotes tourism, allowing visitors to experience the rich heritage of both places. Currently, there is no direct train to connect Katra and Amritsar. People traveling from Katra to Amritsar have to travel first from Katra to Jammu and then they will get a direct train from Jammu Tawi to Amritsar.
Katra Amritsar Vande Bharat Express Route
Katra Amritsar Vande Bharat Express Route will cover a distance of 285 km. Amritsar Katra Vande Bharat Express route will connect two Indian states Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir.
Katra Amritsar Vande Bharat Express Stoppages
According to the sources, Katra Amritsar Vande Bharat Express will stop at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, Jammu Tawi, Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Batala Junction, and Amritsar Junction. The final list of stoppages may be changed after the train trail run. Apart from Katra and Amritsar, the train will stop at every station for just 2 minutes.
Katra Amritsar Vande Bharat Express Timetable
The Katra Amritsar Vande Bharat Express starts at 6:30 am and arrives at Amritsar Junction by 11 am. It pauses for 3 hours and 30 minutes at Amritsar Junction. The return journey, Amritsar-Katra Vande Bharat Express, departs from Amritsar at 2:30 pm and arrives at Katra by 7 pm. The entire trip from Katra to Amritsar takes 4 hours and 30 minutes. This train schedule provides a convenient and timely travel option for people going between Katra and Amritsar.
Katra Amritsar Vande Bharat Express Ticket Price
Katra Amritsar Vande Bharat Express ticket price will be around 850 rupees for a single journey in AC Chair Car class and 1625 rupees for Exec. Chair Car (EC). The ticket price includes the catering charges.
When Will Katra Amritsar Vande Bharat Express Start?
It is anticipated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the Katra Amritsar Vande Bharat Express on December 30, 2023.
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