Banihal, Feb 09: In a major relief to commuters, tourists and pilgrims, the Railway authorities have announced the extension of the local train service upto Katra with effect from Wednesday, February 11, 2026. The train will operate with one reserved coach.
As per the schedule issued by the Jammu Railway Division, the train will depart Banihal at 10:10 am and reach Katra at 1:00 pm. On the return journey, it will leave Katra at 2:45 pm, arrive at Banihal at 5:30 pm, and then further proceed towards Budgam.
The train will halt at all intermediate stations between Banihal and Katra, including Khari, Sumber, Sangaldan, Sawalkote,Duga , Bakal, Kori, Reasi, and Katra Railway Station.
The extension of the service is expected to significantly benefit daily commuters, students, employees, tourists and pilgrims visiting the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, besides improving rail connectivity between the two divisions Jammu and Kashmir.
