Archive · 8 Jun 2025
Commercial Operations Commence for Vande Bharat Train to Kashmir
The Vande Bharat Express train between Katra and Srinagar has started its commercial operations.
This means people can now regularly take the train to travel between these places.
The train, which was launched on June 6th, connects Kashmir with the rest of India by rail.
Passengers are excited to travel by train, and many seats were booked quickly.
There are two classes of travel available: Chair Car and Executive Class.
Tickets cost either 715 or 1,320 rupees, depending on the class.
Northern Railways began commercial operations of the Vande Bharat train between Katra and Srinagar.
The train was launched on June 6 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Passengers expressed enthusiasm for the new train service.
The first day of commercial operations went smoothly.
The train has two travel classes: Chair Car and Executive Class.
- Who
- Northern Railways
- What
- Commercial operations of the Vande Bharat Express train
- When
- June 6 (launch), June 8 (commercial operations)
- Where
- Katra and Srinagar, India
- Why
- To provide rail service connecting Kashmir with the rest of the country
- Train Route
- Katra to Srinagar
- Launch Date
- June 6
- Travel Classes
- Chair Car (CC) and Executive Class (EC)
- Ticket Prices
- Rs 715 and Rs 1,320
Sources
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