PM Modi Flags Off Amritsar–Katra Vande Bharat Train to Boost Devotee Travel, Local Economy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today flagged off Amritsar – Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Vande Bharat Train. Akashvani Correspondent reports that the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expressed gratitude the the Prime Minister for dedicating the Vande Bharat Train between Amritsar to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Station.
He said the new Vande Bharat Train will ensure ease of travel for devotees of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi and spur the growth momentum of the local economy. The LG observed that the transport infrastructure of J&K, particularly in railways, has witnessed unprecedented growth under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister. He said the first freight train that reached Anantnag from Punjab yesterday has marked a significant milestone in transport infrastructure and trade of Kashmir valley.
The new Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra – Amritsar Vande Bharat Express Train will depart from Katra at 06:40 AM to reach Amritsar at 12:20 PM the same day.
In return direction, the 26405 Amritsar- Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Vande Bharat Express Train will depart from Amritsar at 4:25 PM to reach Katra at 10 PM. The Train will run six days a week except Tuesday.
