Northern Railway has announced a special train service between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Haridwar. This decision was taken to help devotees visiting the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine during Somvati Amavasya. The service was approved by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav following a request from Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh.
What are the timings and schedule of the special train?
The train will operate for one round trip. Train number 04606 will leave Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra on June 14, 2026, at 6:15 PM and reach Haridwar on June 15, 2026, at 6:30 AM. For the return journey, train number 04605 will depart from Haridwar on June 15, 2026, at 5:20 PM and arrive at Katra on June 16, 2026, at 7:00 AM.
Which stations will the train cover and what are the facilities?
The train will consist of 16 coaches, including AC 2-tier, AC 3-tier, Sleeper, and General classes. Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Uchit Singhal mentioned that this is a fully reserved train, so only passengers with valid reservations can travel. The train will stop at the following stations:
| Station Name | Route Type |
|---|---|
| Shaheed Captain Tushar Mahajan | Stopover |
| Jammu Tawi | Stopover |
| Pathankot Cantt | Stopover |
| Jalandhar Cantt | Stopover |
| Ludhiana | Stopover |
| Ambala Cantt | Stopover |
| Saharanpur | Stopover |
| Roorkee | Stopover |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can general ticket holders travel in this special train?
No, this is a fully reserved special train. Only passengers with a confirmed reservation can travel.
How can passengers check the ticket availability for this train?
Passengers can contact the railway helpline number 139 to check the reservation status and ticket availability.