Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Special Train to Vaishno Devi Katra: Bookings Open July 25
A special train is being launched to make it easier for people to visit the Vaishno Devi shrine.
The train will start from Jabalpur and go directly to Katra, near the holy site.
It will run twice in August, on August 4th and 11th, and then return on August 5th and 12th.
You can buy your tickets starting July 25th, so make sure to book them early to secure your spot.
West Central Railway to operate special train from Jabalpur to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra.
The train will operate two trips in August for passenger convenience.
Train number 01707 will depart from Jabalpur on August 4 and 11.
Train number 01708 will depart from Katra on August 5 and 12.
Ticket bookings for the train start from July 25.
- Who
- West Central Railway is operating the train.
- What
- A special train service is being launched.
- When
- The train will run on August 4, 5, 11 and 12. Tickets go on sale on July 25.
- Where
- The train will travel from Jabalpur to Katra, passing through Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- To offer passengers convenient and direct access to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra.
- Train Numbers
- 01707, 01708
- Departure (Jabalpur)
- August 4 & 11 at 5:25 AM
- Arrival (Katra)
- Next day at 6:00 PM
- Departure (Katra)
- August 5 & 12 at 9:15 PM
- Arrival (Jabalpur)
- Third day at 9:35 AM
- Booking Start Date
- July 25