Jammu-Katra Route Update: Train services to resume after Raavi River bridge repair
Train services on the Jammu-Katra route will restart after a gap of nine months. The route was closed because the Raavi River railway bridge was damaged during severe floods in August 2025. Northern Railway completed the repair of Bridge No. 17 in a record time of eight months, bringing relief to passengers from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Uttarakhand.
When will the trains start running normally
The bridge has been declared completely safe after technical tests. The Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) will conduct a final inspection in the first week of June 2026. Once this inspection is complete, full operations on both tracks will resume. Indian Railways also approved Rs 238 crore for safety upgrades in this section to prevent future issues.
List of trains and their resumption dates
Several major trains were cancelled due to the bridge damage. These services will restart after their specific cancellation periods end. Here are the details of the key trains affected:
| Train Name | Train Number | Resumption/End of Cancellation |
|---|---|---|
| Kathgodam – Jammu Tawi Garib Rath | 12207/12208 | June 2, 2026 |
| Kanpur Central – Kathgodam Garib Rath | 12209/12210 | June 2, 2026 |
| Delhi Sarai Rohilla – Jammu Tawi Duronto | 12265/12266 | June 15, 2026 |
| Kalka – SVDK Katra Express | 14503/14504 | June 13, 2026 |
| Ghazipur City – SVDK Katra Express | 14611/14612 | May 29, 2026 |
| Bhavnagar Terminus – Udhampur Janmbhumi | 19107/19108 | June 1, 2026 |
| Delhi Sarai Rohilla – Udhampur AC Express | 22401/22402 | June 14, 2026 |
| Prayagraj – Udhampur Superfast | 22431/22432 | June 14, 2026 |
| Tirupati – Jammu Tawi Humsafar | 22705/22706 | May 29, 2026 |
| Kamakhya – SVDK Katra Special | 26405/26406 | June 15, 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why were trains on the Jammu-Katra route cancelled?
Trains were cancelled because Bridge No. 17 over the Raavi River was severely damaged during floods on August 26, 2025.
When will the full services resume on this route?
The bridge repair is complete. Full services are expected to resume after the Commissioner of Railway Safety’s inspection in the first week of June 2026.