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A special train is being operated between Katra and Srinagar due to heavy snowfall affecting road and air travel. The train schedule and details are provided in this update.
A special train has been arranged by the Northern Railway’s Jammu division to help stranded passengers between Katra and Srinagar due to heavy snowfall disrupting travel. The decision to run these special reserved trains was made to provide relief to the affected travelers.
The special reserved train will depart from Katra to Srinagar on January 27th at 8:10 AM and reach Srinagar at 11 AM. There will be a stop at Banihal Railway Station along the route. The return journey will start at 2 PM from Srinagar to Katra and arrive at Katra at 5 PM.
The weather department has predicted heavy snowfall in most parts of Kashmir and high-altitude areas of Jammu by the evening of January 27th. Therefore, special trains have been scheduled to operate on January 27th and 28th to ensure safe travel for passengers.
Jammu’s senior commercial manager, Uchit Singhal, mentioned the heavy rainfall and snowfall warnings for January 27th and 28th in Jammu and Kashmir, leading to the decision to run the special train. Earlier disruptions in road and air travel due to snowfall had necessitated the operation of these special trains.
The special reserved train will depart from Katra on January 28th at 10:30 AM and reach its destination at 1:30 PM. A stop will be made at Banihal Railway Station on the way. The return journey will start at 3 PM from Srinagar to Katra and arrive at Katra at 6 PM.
Summary:
- Special train arranged for stranded passengers between Katra and Srinagar.
- Train schedule and timings provided for January 27th and 28th.
- Heavy snowfall warnings prompt the operation of special trains.
- Train stops at Banihal Railway Station on the route.
- Efforts made to ensure safe travel for affected passengers.