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SVDK/SMVD Katra (5 PFs)
Local Name: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra
श्री माता वैष्णो देवी कटड़ा
شری ماتا ویشنو دیوی کٹرا

Track: Single Electric-Line

Updated: Feb 09 (13:19)


SMVD Katra Railway Station, located in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, is the primary railhead for pilgrims visiting the holy shrine of Vaishno Devi. The station boasts 5 platforms and offers amenities like waiting rooms, restrooms, and refreshment stalls. Its strategic location near the base camp for the pilgrimage makes it a bustling hub for tourists and devotees alike.

Tourism

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Temple: The main pilgrimage site, a holy shrine dedicated to the Hindu goddess Vaishno Devi.
Baba Balak Nath Temple: A revered temple dedicated to the Hindu deity Baba Balak Nath.
Katra Temple: A local temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located within Katra town.
The Shiv Khori Temple: A cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, situated near Katra.
The Mahamaya Temple: A temple dedicated to the Hindu goddess Mahamaya, offering panoramic views of the valley.

Food

The Dhaba: Offers traditional North Indian vegetarian dishes and snacks at affordable prices.
The Katra Restaurant: A popular choice for vegetarian thalis and a wide selection of North Indian cuisine.
The Vaishno Devi Cafe: Serves delicious vegetarian snacks, sandwiches, and juices.
The Green Kitchen: Offers a variety of vegetarian options, including South Indian dishes and salads.
The Vegetarian Paradise: A pure vegetarian restaurant serving a variety of cuisines, including Chinese and Punjabi.

Station Address

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, Railway Rd, Katra, District: Reasi. Pin: 182301.
State: Jammu and Kashmir

Elevation: 814 m above sea level
Type: Terminus   Category: NSG-2
Zone: NR/Northern   Division: Jammu Tawi


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Feb 12 (10:36) Vande Bharat Express to Connect Kashmir Valley to Rest of India on February 17th
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Feb 12 2025 (10:36)
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Feb 12 2025 (10:36)
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Feb 12 2025 (10:36)
Station Tag: SMVD Katra/SVDK added by karbang~/50057
PM Modi to inaugurate Kashmir train service on Feb 17: Sources

The first direct train from Katra to Srinagar, a Vande Bharat Express, is expected to be inaugurated on February 17th by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This marks the completion of a significant portion of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, featuring engineering marvels like the Anji Khad Bridge (331-meter pylon)...
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and the world's highest railway arch bridge, the Chenab Bridge (359 meters above the riverbed). The Vande Bharat train is specifically designed for extreme cold, with anti-freezing features including heated windshields, plumbing, and bio-toilets, ensuring operation in temperatures as low as -20°C. While sources report the inauguration date, official confirmation is pending. Railway employees have been instructed not to take leave next week.

17 February ko, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Katra se Srinagar ke liye pehla direct Vande Bharat train inaugurate karne wale hain. Yeh Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project ka ek bada hissa hai, jismein Anji Khad Bridge (331-meter pylon) aur duniya ka sabse uncha railway arch bridge, Chenab Bridge (359 meters river...
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bed se upar) jaise engineering marvels shamil hain. Yeh Vande Bharat train extreme cold ke liye specially designed hai, anti-freezing features ke saath, heated windshields, plumbing, aur bio-toilets, -20°C tak temperature mein smoothly operate karne ke liye. Sources ne inauguration date batayi hai, lekin official confirmation abhi pending hai. Railway employees ko next week chutti nahin milegi.
Feb 11 (20:57) Vande Bharat Express to Connect Katra and Srinagar Starting February 17, 2025
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Feb 11 2025 (20:57)
Station Tag: Srinagar Kashmir/SINA added by SaurabhDubey^~/1294142

Feb 11 2025 (20:57)
Station Tag: SMVD Katra/SVDK added by SaurabhDubey^~/1294142
कश्‍मीर के लिए वंदे भारत इस दिन से होगी शुरू, जानें रूट, किराया और ट्रेन की खास बातें

The Vande Bharat Express train to Srinagar will commence operations on February 17th, 2025, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The train will run between Katra and Srinagar, specifically designed to withstand Kashmir's harsh weather conditions (-30°C). Initially, the route will be Katra to Srinagar, expanding to Jammu to Srinagar...
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in a few months. The journey will take approximately 2.5-3 hours. The train will have only chair car classes (general and executive). Ticket prices are estimated at ₹1500-₹1700 for chair car and ₹2400-₹2600 for executive chair car, with official prices and bookings opening on the inauguration date.

Srinagar ke liye Vande Bharat Express train 17 February 2025 se shuru hogi, PM Narendra Modi isko inaugurate karenge. Yeh train Katra se Srinagar ke beech chalegi aur Kashmir ke weather ke hisab se design ki gayi hai (-30°C tak handle kar sakti hai). Shuru mein yeh Katra se...
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Srinagar chalegi, kuch mahine baad Jammu se Srinagar tak badh jaayega. Journey 2.5-3 hours ki hogi. Sirf chair car classes hongee (general aur executive). Ticket prices estimated ₹1500-₹1700 (chair car) aur ₹2400-₹2600 (executive chair car) hain, official announcement inauguration date pe hoga.
Feb 11 (18:48) Vande Bharat Express to Kashmir; Security Concerns and Vaishno Devi Restrictions
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Feb 11 2025 (18:48)
Station Tag: Baramula/BRML added by ProRF.^~/2111393

Feb 11 2025 (18:48)
Station Tag: MCTM Udhampur/MCTM added by ProRF.^~/2111393

Feb 11 2025 (18:48)
Station Tag: SMVD Katra/SVDK added by ProRF.^~/2111393

Feb 11 2025 (18:48)
Station Tag: Srinagar Kashmir/SINA added by ProRF.^~/2111393
कश्मीर तक ट्रेन से जाने का सपना हुआ पूरा, PM मोदी इस दिन दिखाएंगे वंदे भारत एक्सप्रेस को हरी झंडी

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Vande Bharat Express train connecting Jammu to Kashmir on February 17th. This marks the completion of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link project, fulfilling a long-standing aspiration. Separately, news includes an IED blast near the Line of Control (LoC) in Akhnoor sector, resulting in the...
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death of two soldiers. Furthermore, a ban on alcohol and non-vegetarian food has been implemented around Vaishno Devi temple. Omar Abdullah commented on the evolving relationship between Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi 17 February ko Jammu se Kashmir ke liye Vande Bharat Express ko green flag dikhaenge. Yeh Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link project ka pura hona hai, jo ki ek bohot bada sapna tha. Akhnoor sector mein LoC ke paas IED blast hua, jismein do jawan shaheed ho gaye....
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Vaishno Devi temple ke aas paas sharaab aur non-veg khane pe ban lag gaya hai. Omar Abdullah ne Jammu & Kashmir aur Ladakh ke rishte pe apna statement diya.
Feb 11 (10:29) New Vande Bharat Express Trains to Launch Later This Month
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Feb 11 2025 (10:30)
Station Tag: Srinagar Kashmir/SINA added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Feb 11 2025 (10:30)
Station Tag: SMVD Katra/SVDK added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
Indian Railways: Big boost to rail connectivity! PM Modi to launch more Vande Bharat trains soon including on Katra-Srinagar route

Chennai's Integral Coach Factory (ICF) manufactures Vande Bharat Express trains, significantly reducing travel times and improving passenger experience. Several new Vande Bharat Express trains are expected to launch later this month, with Prime Minister Modi scheduled to inaugurate them. The announcement covers new routes and an increase in Vande...
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Bharat train production, including the introduction of Vande Bharat 2.0 trains.

Chennai ka Integral Coach Factory (ICF) Vande Bharat Express trains banata hai, jisse travel time kam hua hai aur passengers ka experience behtar hua hai. Is mahine ke end mein kuchh nayi Vande Bharat Express trains launch hone wali hain, aur PM Modi inka flag off karenge. Is announcement...
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mein nayi routes aur Vande Bharat train production mein badhotari, Vande Bharat 2.0 trains ke saath, shamil hai.
Feb 08 (09:07) Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express: Trial Run Complete
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Feb 08 2025 (09:08)
Station Tag: SMVD Katra/SVDK added by karbang~/50057

Feb 08 2025 (09:08)
Station Tag: Jammu Tawi/JAT added by karbang~/50057

Feb 08 2025 (09:08)
Station Tag: Srinagar Kashmir/SINA added by karbang~/50057
Indian Railways: CONFIRMED! Jammu to Srinagar Vande Bharat train to run on THIS route | EXCLUSIVE

Kashmir's first Vande Bharat Express, manufactured by ICF Chennai, will run between Jammu and Srinagar. A trial run has been completed. The train is designed for a maximum operational speed of 160 kmph. The route includes stops at Katra and Budgam, among others. Specific details regarding the train's features...
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and the complete station list are not provided in the source text.

Chennai ke ICF factory dwara banaya gaya, Kashmir ka pehla Vande Bharat Express Jammu aur Srinagar ke beech chalega. Iska trial run pura ho chuka hai. Train ki maximum speed 160 kmph hai. Route mein Katra aur Budgam jaise stations bhi shamil hain. Train ke features aur saare stations...
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ki complete list source text mein nahi di gayi hai.
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