Easily Seek Darshan Of Mata Vaishno Devi During Navratri
Special Trains To Run From Delhi To Katra; Check The Schedule
In view of the massive crowds of devotees expected to flock for the “Darshan” of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi during Chaitra Navratri, the Jammu Division of Northern Railway has decided to extend the operational period of special reserved trains 04081 and 04082. This decision by the Railways will provide significant relief to thousands of devotees, making their journey smoother and more convenient.
According to railway officials, a large number of devotees from across the country arrive in Katra during the Navratri period to seek the “Darshan” of Mata Vaishno Devi. Keeping this in mind, the Railways has extended the services of the Delhi-Katra special trains to ensure that adequate seats are available for passengers and to alleviate the pressure caused by overcrowding.
Train To Complete 14 Trips
According to the Railways, Train No. 04081 will operate between New Delhi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra for a total of 14 trips. Previously, this train was scheduled to run from February 21 to March 8; however, its services have now been extended to cover the period from March 17 to March 30.
Similarly, Train No. 04082 will operate between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and New Delhi for 14 trips. This train was previously scheduled to run from February 22 to March 9, but its operations have now been extended to run from March 18 to March 31.
In this regard, Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Uchit Singhal stated that the Railways remains consistently sensitive to the needs and growing demands of its passengers. He noted that the previous trips of the New Delhi-Katra special trains (Nos. 04081 and 04082) recorded 100 percent occupancy, which prompted the decision to extend their operations further. Tourists Visiting Kashmir Will Also Benefit
He stated that devotees visiting to seek “Darshan” of Mata Vaishno Devi during Chaitra Navratri, as well as tourists traveling to Kashmir, will derive significant benefit from this special train. This initiative will also provide relief to passengers regarding ticket availability. The Railways has appealed to passengers to ensure they check the train’s schedule via the railway helpline number 139 or the NTES app before commencing their journey.
