Festival Special Train to Connect New Delhi with Katra on October 9 and 16, 2026
New Delhi: With a large number of devotees expected to visit Shri Mata Vaishno Devi during Navratri, Indian Railways has announced a reserved festival special train between New Delhi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to ease travel for pilgrims.
According to the announced schedule, train numbers 04083 and 04084 will operate two trips each between the two stations, providing an additional travel option for devotees struggling to find confirmed reservations.
Departure and Arrival Schedule
Train No. 04083 will depart from New Delhi Railway Station at approximately 2:00 PM on October 9 and October 16, 2026. It is scheduled to reach Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Railway Station at around 3:00 AM the following day.
For the return journey, Train No. 04084 will depart from Katra on October 10 and October 17, 2026.
Stops Along the Route
The special train will stop at several stations along the route, including:
- Sonipat
- Panipat Junction
- Kurukshetra Junction
- Ambala Cantt
- Dhandari Kalan
- Jalandhar Cantt
- Pathankot Cantt
- Shaheed Captain Sunil Kumar Choudhary Kathua
- Jammu Tawi
- Shaheed Captain Tushar Mahajan
The train is expected to provide both AC and sleeper-class accommodation, offering passengers different travel options.
Relief for Navratri Pilgrims
The additional service is expected to help manage the seasonal rush and provide greater convenience to devotees travelling to the holy shrine. Passengers should check the latest timetable, seat availability and booking details through official Indian Railways channels before planning their journey.
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