Archive · 12 Aug 2026
Sabarmati Jammu Tawi Express Extended to Run Till Katra
A train named the Sabarmati Jammu Tawi Express is getting a longer route.
It used to end in Jammu, but now it will keep going to a town called Katra.
Katra is the starting point for pilgrims who visit the Vaishno Devi shrine.
Before, passengers had to change trains at Jammu to reach Katra.
Now they can stay on the same train for the whole trip.
This saves travelers time and money.
Many people from Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab and western India will benefit.
On the way, the train will stop at a station in Udhampur.
The government has approved the plan, but the starting date has not been announced yet.
The Sabarmati Jammu Tawi Express will now run till Katra, ending the need to change trains at Jammu.
The train will stop at Shaheed Captain Tushar Mahajan station in Udhampur before reaching Shri Mata Vaishno Devi railway station at Katra.
The extension, approved by the Railway Board through Northern Railway's Jammu division, is expected to benefit passengers from Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab and other parts of western India.
The start date of the extended service has not been announced yet and will be notified separately.
The move is expected to boost religious tourism and improve rail connectivity to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine.
- Who
- Passengers from Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab and other parts of western India, along with officials at Northern Railway's Jammu division and the Railway Board.
- What
- The Sabarmati Jammu Tawi Express has been extended to run till Katra, saving passengers the need to change trains at Jammu.
- When
- Start date not yet announced; the Railway Board has approved the extension.
- Where
- From western India to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi railway station at Katra, via Jammu and Udhampur.
- Why
- To reduce travel time and additional expenses and to boost religious tourism to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine.
- Train
- Sabarmati Jammu Tawi Express
- New terminus
- Shri Mata Vaishno Devi railway station, Katra
- Route
- Via Jammu and Shaheed Captain Tushar Mahajan station, Udhampur
- Beneficiaries
- Pilgrims and passengers from Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab and western India
- Approval
- Railway Board; extension announced by Northern Railway's Jammu division
- Start date
- Not yet announced; will be notified separately
- Booking info
- IRCTC website, mobile app or station enquiry counters