April 29, 2026 7:11 PM

Ashwini Vaishnaw to flag off extended Srinagar-Jammu Vande Bharat on April 30; 20-coach upgrade to boost connectivity

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will flag off the extended Srinagar-Jammu Vande Bharat Express from Jammu Tawi Railway Station on April 30, marking a major milestone in rail connectivity across Jammu and Kashmir. The semi-high-speed train, which earlier operated between Srinagar and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, will now run up to Jammu Tawi, the region’s largest rail hub. Regular services on the extended route will begin from May 2, offering passengers a seamless, single-journey conn...