Passengers planning rail journeys across the Jammu division or travelling toward the Vaishno Devi shrine must note critical revisions introduced by railway authorities. A revised schedule has been notified for several prominent trains, including the flagship Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to New Delhi Vande Bharat Express along with multiple inter-state express and local passenger services. These adjustments are scheduled to take effect in phases starting from October 20, requiring travelers to double-check departure and arrival slots before heading out to boarding stations.
Fresh Departure Timings for Vande Bharat and Kalka Express
Under the revised timetable, train number 22478 Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to New Delhi Vande Bharat Express will begin its journey from Katra at 5:40 AM starting October 20. Continuing its run, the semi-high-speed train is set to leave Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan station at 6:08 AM, followed by departure from Jammu Tawi at 7:08 AM. It will subsequently depart from Martyr Captain Sunil Kumar Choudhary Kathua station at 8:01 AM on its way toward the national capital.
Alongside the Vande Bharat revision, train number 14503 Kalka to Katra Express will operate under an updated timetable from October 20 as well. This service will leave Jammu Tawi at 3:20 AM and continue onward from Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan station at 4:12 AM, reaching its terminus at Katra at 4:47 AM.
Updates for Kamakhya, Ghazipur, and Sabarmati Services
Long-distance trains linking Katra with eastern and western states have also experienced schedule recalibrations. Train number 15656 Katra to Kamakhya Express will depart from Katra station at 3:40 AM beginning October 21, followed by a departure from Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan station at 4:06 AM. In addition, train number 14612 Katra to Ghazipur City Express will start its journey from Katra at 3:40 AM from October 22 onward.
Westbound connectivity will also see adjustments, with train number 19415 Sabarmati to Katra Express shifting to its new schedule from October 25. The train will depart Jammu Tawi at 4:15 AM and move past Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan station at 5:16 AM, finally pulling into Katra station at 6:25 AM.
Changes to Local DMU Services and Connecting Routes
Daily commuters traveling locally across the Jammu and Pathankot belt will also see shifts in running hours. Train number 74909 Jammu Tawi to Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan DMU will leave at 8:10 AM from October 20 to arrive at its destination by 10:10 AM. On the parallel link, train number 74906 Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan to Pathankot DMU will depart at 8:00 AM and terminate at Pathankot Cantt at 12:00 PM.
For central connections, train number 11449 Jabalpur to Katra Express will depart Jammu at 8:30 AM beginning October 20, proceeding out of Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan station at 10:02 AM before completing its journey at Katra at 11:50 AM. Furthermore, train number 16317 has been slotted for an 8:30 AM departure from Jammu starting October 23. Commuters are encouraged to verify current live schedules via the official NTES platform or railway inquiry counters prior to departing.
