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Indian Railways Launches Special Trains for Vaishno Devi During Navratri
- •Northern Railway is operating reserved festival special trains between New Delhi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to manage the massive surge in passenger traffic during Navratri.
- •Train number 04083 will depart from New Delhi on October 9 and October 16, 2026, while the return train 04084 will leave Katra on October 10 and October 17, 2026.
- •The train features key intermediate stoppages including Sonipat, Panipat, Ambala Cantt, Jalandhar Cantt, Jammu Tawi, and Udhampur.
- •The special service offers both Air-Conditioned and Sleeper Class accommodations to suit diverse traveler budgets and ensure a comfortable journey.
- •Pilgrims are encouraged to check real-time seat availability and book promptly due to the limited trips scheduled during the peak festive period.
Key Questions Answered
Train number 04083 departs from New Delhi Railway Station at 14:00 hours on October 9 and October 16, 2026, arriving in Katra the next day at 03:00 hours. Its return service, train number 04084, leaves Katra at 10:00 hours on October 10 and October 17, 2026, and returns to New Delhi by 23:30 hours.
The special festival trains halt at several key regional hubs, including Sonipat, Panipat Junction, Kurukshetra Junction, Ambala Cantt, Dhandari Kalan, Jalandhar Cantt, Pathankot Cantt, Martyr Captain Sunil Kumar Choudhary Kathua station, Jammu Tawi, and Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan station in Udhampur before reaching Katra.
The festival special trains feature a balanced mix of both Air-Conditioned (AC) and Sleeper Class coaches to accommodate diverse budgets and ensure a comfortable journey for pilgrims.
