The Vande Bharat Express' earlier version was launched on Delhi-Varanasi route. The new version will cut travel time by four hours as the distance covered between Delhi and Katra would be 8 hours instead of the usual 12. The last stop of the Vande Bharat train is Vaishno Devi Temple.
Highlights
The new Vande Bharat express will be more spacious, accommodating sleeper coaches, and is also set to be energy-efficient. Delhi-Katra express is also set to update to a larger pantry and comfortable seats.
If you want to avail other transportation to Katra:
By Air
Get to Jammu by flight. The temple is two-hours away from the airport. You can avail a bus which plies to and from the airport. Car rentals and share taxis are also available.By Train
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra railway station is located around 19kms away from the temple. You can avail car rentals and taxis to and from the temple.Operating Railways
The other rail lines operating between Jammu and significant cities are Swaraj Express (12472) and Vivek Express (19028) from Mumbai, Shalimar Express (14645) and Shri Shakti Express (22461) from Delhi, and Svdk Suvidha Express (22679) from Bengaluru.
Soon travelling will be more accessible to Vaishnodevi with the revamped Vande Bharat Express.
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