Srinagar Katra Diwali Special Trains: Northern Railway Update
Northern Railway announces unreserved special trains between Srinagar and Katra for Diwali 2026 to manage the festive passenger surge.
To accommodate the expected surge in passengers during the Diwali festivities, the Northern Railway's Jammu Division has announced the operation of unreserved special express services. These Srinagar Katra Diwali Special Trains are scheduled to run on November 5 and 6, 2026.
Service Details and Timings
The special services have been organized to ensure smoother transit for travelers and devotees during the peak festive period. The schedule is as follows:
- Train No. 04690 (Srinagar to Katra): This service will depart from Srinagar at 11:45 AM and arrive at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra at 3:30 PM. It will make scheduled stops at Anantnag (12:55 PM to 12:57 PM) and Banihal (1:30 PM to 1:32 PM).
- Train No. 04689 (Katra to Srinagar): This return service will depart from Katra at 4:00 PM and reach Srinagar at 7:45 PM. It includes halts at Banihal (6:25 PM to 6:27 PM) and Anantnag (7:00 PM).
Coach Composition and Ticketing Rules
The train consists of one DPC-2 coach and six TC coaches. Passengers should be aware that these are fully unreserved special trains. Consequently, all passengers are required to purchase their tickets prior to boarding.
"This initiative is intended to facilitate a comfortable journey for passengers and devotees traveling during the festive period," stated Uchit Singhal, Senior DCM of the Jammu Division.
How to Check Real-Time Status
For the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding these special trains, passengers are encouraged to use the following resources:
- The NTES App
- The official Northern Railway website
- The railway helpline at 139