Inauguration of Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express: A New Era of Travel
Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express starts today: Check schedule, stoppages, fares, train number, travel time and more
The Economic Times
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The Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express commenced operations on May 2, 2026, significantly reducing travel time between the two cities to just five hours. This direct rail service, the first of its kind, will operate six days a week, enhancing connectivity and boosting tourism in Jammu and Kashmir.
- 01First direct rail link between Jammu and Srinagar, inaugurated on May 2, 2026.
- 02Travel time reduced to just five hours, compared to up to nine hours by road.
- 03Service operates six days a week, with two train pairs running daily.
- 04Ticket prices range from ₹715 to ₹1,515, including meals.
- 05Train equipped for harsh winter conditions, accommodating around 1,400 passengers.
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The Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express officially launched on May 2, 2026, marking a significant milestone in transportation for Jammu and Kashmir. This new service, inaugurated by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, reduces travel time between the two cities to just five hours, a significant improvement over the eight to nine hours typically required by road. The train will operate six days a week, with two pairs of trains running daily, making only four stops: Jammu Tawi, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, Banihal, and Srinagar. Ticket prices range from ₹715 (approximately $8.60 USD) for the AC Chair Car to ₹1,515 (approximately $18.30 USD) for the Executive Chair Car, with meals included in all classes. The Vande Bharat train features 20 coaches and can accommodate around 1,400 passengers, designed to withstand the region's harsh winter conditions. Passengers have expressed optimism that this new service will enhance tourism and economic opportunities in the region.
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The new Vande Bharat Express service will greatly benefit residents of Jammu and Kashmir by providing faster and more reliable transportation, which is expected to stimulate local tourism and economic growth.
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