Now superfast train from Delhi to Vaishno Devi

Now superfast train from Delhi to Vaishno Devi

Pilgrims travelling to Vaishno Devi from the Capital will now be able to travel directly to the shrine with the Railways starting a daily service between the two destinations from Monday.

The air-conditioned superfast train named Shri Shakti Express will start its maiden run both from New Delhi and Katra from Monday.

The Shri Shakti Express will depart from New Delhi at 5:30 p.m. daily to arrive at Katra at 5:10 a.m. the next day. On its return journey, the train will depart from Katra at 10:55 p.m. daily to reach New Delhi at 10:45 a.m. the next day.

Consisting of one first AC, five AC two-tier and nine AC three-tier coaches, the train will stop at Ambala Cantt, Ludhiana, Jalandhar Cantt, Pathankot cantt, Jammu Tawi and Udhampur Stations en route both directions.

Source: The Hindu