‘New VB train will ensure ease of travel’
Excelsior Correspondent
New Delhi/Katra, Aug 10: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for dedicating the Vande Bharat train between Amritsar to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Station.
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“The new Vande Bharat train will ensure ease of travel for devotees of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi and spur the growth momentum of the local economy,” he said.
The Lieutenant Governor observed that the transport infrastructure of J&K, particularly in railways, has witnessed unprecedented growth under the leadership of the Prime Minister.
He said the first freight train that reached Anantnag from Punjab on August 9 has marked a significant milestone in transport infrastructure and trade of Kashmir valley.
“Grateful to PM Narendra Modi for flagging off Vande Bharat train between Amritsar to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Station. J&K’s transport infrastructure, particularly in railways, has witnessed unprecedented growth under leadership of the PM.
“New Vande Bharat Train will ensure ease of travel for devotees of Mata Vaishno Devi and spur the growth momentum of the local economy. Yesterday, first freight train had reached Anantnag from Punjab, marking a significant milestone in Kashmir valley’s transport infra and trade”, the LG said in a post on X.
The 26406 Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra – Amritsar Vande Bharat Express Train will depart from Katra at 06:40 am to reach Amritsar at 12:20 pm the same day. In return direction, the 26405 Amritsar- Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Vande Bharat Express train will depart from Amritsar at 4:25 pm to reach Katra at 10 pm. The train will run six -days a week except Tuesday.
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