The northern railway has extended the services of Vista Dome train services of train number 04688/04687 Budgam – Banihal – Budgam special from July 1 to September 30, 2024. “It is notified for the information of the general public that for the convenience of the rail passengers, Railways have decided to extend the Vista Dome train service in 04688/04687 Budgam – Banihal – Budgam special from 01.07.2024 to 30.09.2024 per details mentioned,” the northern railways in its notification said.
With this announcement, now both the trains, that is 04688 Budgam-Banihal Special and 04687 Banihal-Budgam special, will have 92 trips each between July 1 and September 30, 2024.
What is Vista Dome train?
Vistadome is a specifically created train that provides travellers with an unforgettable and immersive journey. With its huge panoramic windows, glass-domed ceiling and cosy seating, the Vistadome coach offers a 180-degree view of the breathtaking scenery as it travels.
It gives travellers a chance to get in touch with the natural world and take in the breathtaking scenery of the picturesque journey.
The Budgam-Banihal-Budgam Special train, number 04687/04688, travels 90 km in 01:55 hours. It operates all seven days of the week and is the only train on the route. During the journey, it has a stoppage at four railway stations between Budgam and Banihal and vice versa. These stations are Qazigund, Awantipura, Anantnag, and Srinagar.