Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat: Direct Operations to Commence from May 2; Journey to be Completed in Less Than 5 Hours
Northern Railway,
Jammu Division,
Dated: 29 April 2026
Press Release
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Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat: Direct Operations to Commence from May 2; Journey to be Completed in Less Than 5 Hours
Jammu, 29 April 2026,
Aiming to provide enhanced amenities and connectivity to passengers within the Jammu Division of Northern Railway, the Vande Bharat Express—following its inauguration run from Jammu to Srinagar on April 30—is set to commence smooth, regular operations starting May 2. This train will now provide modern and rapid connectivity between Jammu and the Kashmir Valley.
Regarding the timetable for the Vande Bharat Express:
This service will be operated through two pairs of trains (26401/26402 and 26403/26404).
Train No. 26401/26402 will run six days a week, with the exception of Tuesdays. It will depart from Jammu Tawi at 06:20 AM and arrive in Srinagar at 11:10 AM. On its return journey, it will depart from Srinagar at 2:00 PM (14:00 hrs) and reach Jammu Tawi at 6:50 PM (18:50 hrs).
Meanwhile, the second train—Train No. 26403/26404—will also run six days a week, with the exception of Wednesdays. Departing from Srinagar at 8:00 AM, it will arrive in Jammu at 12:40 PM; on its return journey, it will depart from Jammu at 1:20 PM (13:20 hrs).
The key features of the train are as follows: It has been upgraded from its existing 8-coach configuration to a 20-coach Vande Bharat rake.
This train will make scheduled stops at the following stations: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (SVDK), Reasi, and Banihal.
Fully air-conditioned, this train is equipped with state-of-the-art amenities such as the ‘Kavach’ safety system, automatic doors, a GPS-based passenger information system, and comfortable rotating seats. The expansion of this service will not only benefit local commuters but will also make travel smoother and more pleasant for tourists visiting Kashmir and devotees traveling to Vaishno Devi.
Passengers can book their tickets at railway counters or through the IRCTC website.
Raghvender Singh
Public Relations Inspector
Jammu Division
