Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Special Train Evacuates Stranded Tourists from Srinagar
A special train was operated by the Northern Railway to help over 600 tourists and passengers who were stuck in the Kashmir Valley.
The train left Srinagar at 5:10 PM and was supposed to reach Katra at 8:15 PM.
This was done because the main road was very slow due to heavy rain, and the train was a quick way to get people moving again.
The railway officials said they always put passenger safety first and made this decision fast to help everyone.
A special train was operated from Srinagar to Katra to help stranded tourists and passengers.
Over 600 passengers were affected by slow traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway due to heavy rainfall.
The train departed Srinagar at 5:10 PM and was scheduled to arrive in Katra at 8:15 PM.
The special service was introduced to provide relief and enable passengers to catch onward train connections.
Passenger safety and convenience were cited as the top priorities for the railway officials.
- Who
- Northern Railway and Jammu Division
- What
- Operated a special train from Srinagar to Katra
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Srinagar to Katra
- Why
- To facilitate the movement of stranded tourists and passengers due to slow traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway following heavy rainfall.
Tourist Relief
Transportation Disruptions
Purpose of the Special Train
Tourist Relief
The special train was operated to provide safe and comfortable travel for stranded passengers due to heavy rainfall and slow traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway.
Transportation Disruptions
The disruption on the highway caused delays and stranded passengers, necessitating the special train service.
- Departure Time
- 5:10 PM
- Arrival Time
- 8:15 PM
- Number of Passengers
- Over 600
- Route
- Srinagar to Katra
- Operated By
- Jammu Division
- Reason for Special Train
- Heavy rainfall and slow traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway