Jammu Train Schedule Changes: New Katra & Vande Bharat Timings
Significant Jammu train schedule changes have been announced for several major services operating within the Jammu Division. These adjustments, which affect routes connecting Jammu, Katra, and Pathankot, are primarily due to the extension of the Sabarmati BG-Jammu Tawi Express to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra.
Major Schedule Revisions Starting October 20, 2026
The first wave of revised timings took effect on October 20, 2026. Travelers using the following services should check their new departure and arrival times:
- Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra-New Delhi Vande Bharat Express (22478): This premium service will now depart Katra at 5:40 AM, reaching Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan station at 6:08 AM, Jammu Tawi at 7:08 AM, and Martyr Captain Sunil Kumar Choudhary Kathua at 8:01 AM.
- Kalka-Katra Express (14503): This train is scheduled to depart Jammu Tawi at 3:20 AM and Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan station at 4:12 AM, arriving in Katra at 4:47 AM.
- Jabalpur-Katra Express: Passengers can expect departures from Jammu at 8:30 AM and Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan station at 10:02 AM, with an arrival in Katra at 11:50 AM.
- Jammu Tawi-Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan DMU: This service will depart Jammu Tawi at 8:10 AM and reach its destination by 10:10 AM.
Rolling Updates: Changes from October 21 to October 25
Further adjustments to the timetable will be rolled out progressively throughout the week to accommodate the new service patterns:
- October 21: The Katra-Kamakhya Express (15656) will depart Katra at 3:40 AM and Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan station at 4:06 AM.
- October 22: The Katra-Ghazipur City Express (14612) will begin its new schedule with a 3:40 AM departure from Katra.
- October 23: Train No. 16317 is scheduled to depart from Jammu at 8:30 AM.
- October 25: The Sabarmati-Katra Express (19415) will depart Jammu Tawi at 4:15 AM and Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan station at 5:16 AM, arriving at Katra at 6:25 AM.
Sabarmati Express Extension Details
The extension of the Sabarmati-Katra service, which commenced operations from Sabarmati on October 18, has significantly impacted the local rail network. The service now provides crucial connectivity with scheduled stops at Samba, Bari Brahmana, and Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan stations.