Indian Railways has announced the cancellation of the Vande Bharat Express service between Delhi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (SVDK) for a period of 50 days, from January 16 to March 6, 2025.
This semi-high-speed train, which is operated and maintained by the Northern Railway (NR) zone, will not be in service during this period. The cancellation is due to necessary non-interlocking work at the Jammu yard as part of the ongoing Jammu station redevelopment project.
Currently, two Vande Bharat Express trains operate between Delhi and Katra. These are: Train number 22439/22440 (New Delhi to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra-New Delhi); and Train number 22477/22478 (Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to New Delhi).
However, it is the service of train number 22439/22440, which runs between New Delhi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, that has been cancelled for the duration mentioned.
New Delhi-Katra Vande Bharat Express Train cancelled
The cancellation of train number 22439/22440 is due to pre-Non-interlocking/Non-Interlocking work at the Jammu yard. This work is necessary for the redevelopment of Jammu station, and the cancellation will help facilitate the smooth execution of this project. Passengers traveling during this period are advised to make alternate travel arrangements.
New Delhi-Katra Vande Bharat Express Train: Distance, schedule and timings
The 22439/22440 New Delhi-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Vande Bharat Express covers a distance of 655 km in approximately 8 hours and 5 minutes. This train operates daily except on Wednesdays, departing from New Delhi at 06:00 hrs and reaching Katra at 14:05 hrs. On its return journey, the train leaves Katra at 14:55 hrs and arrives in New Delhi at 23:00 hrs.
New Delhi-Katra Vande Bharat Express Train: Stoppages and route
During its journey, the train halts at four stations: Ambala Cantonment, Ludhiana Junction, Pathankot Cantonment, and Jammu Tawi.
Delhi-Katra Vande Bharat Express Train: Ticket fare
The Vande Bharat Express offers two types of seating accommodations: AC Chair Car and Executive Chair Car. The fare for traveling in AC Chair Car is Rs 1,665, while passengers opting for the Executive Chair Car will pay Rs 3,055.