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  • 03-02-2025
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The specially-designed Vande Bharat Express recently completed its trial run; undoubtedly, it is a historic moment for the Indian Railways and the region. Vande Bharat Express is a medium- to long-distance, semi-high-speed, superfast express service operated by the Indian Railways. It is reserved, and other than this, it includes advanced heating systems that prevent the freezing of water in the pipes and also the bio-toilet tanks, provide warm air for the vacuum system, and also ensure the optimal function of the air brake system for the smooth operations, even in sub-zero temperatures. In this post, you will get to know all the information regarding the Vande Bharat train trial in Jammu and Kashmir.

What is the Special Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express?

The new Vande Bharat Express is scheduled to start operations in February 2025. This will revolutionize rail travel between Jammu and Srinagar. This advanced train offers a fast two-hour, thirty-minute journey. With its modern, high-speed facilities, it promises to boost local tourism and connectivity with its modern, high-speed facilities and more. Other than this, the train is designed to meet the challenging winter conditions of the Katra-Srinagar route. the train incorporates special climate-related features. So this train is specially designed for the place like Jammu and Kashmir meet the expectations there as per the winters there.

How is the Trial of Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express

The trial run of the Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express was successfully completed with its arrival at the Nowgam railway station. The train started from the Katra station at 8 a.m. and reached Nowgam station three and a half hours later. The train completes the successful trial run in Kashmir by showcasing the advanced features for the challenging winter conditions. Now, the train is expected to commence operations in February 2025.

Vande Bharat's Successful Trial Run On World's Highest Rail Bridge

The Vande Bharat train traveled from the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra railway station to the Srinagar railway station and passed through the Chenab bridge, which is the highest rail bridge. Other than this, the train also ran through the Anji Khad bridge, India's first cable-stayed railway bridge. As per the rail officials, the railway board, last year June 8, unveiled a Vande Bharat Express train specially designed to operate in Jammu and Kashmir's challenging winter conditions for the Katra-Srinagar route. The train incorporates special climate-related features. It includes advanced heating systems that prevent the freezing of water in pipes and bio toilet tanks, provide warm air for the vacuum system, and ensure the optimal functioning of the air-brake system.

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Does Vande Bharat go to Srinagar?

Yes, the new Vande Bharat Express will start operations in February 2025 and will revolutionize rail travel between Jammu and Srinagar. This advanced train offers a fast journey of around 2 hours 30 minutes, promising to boost local tourism and connectivity with its modern high-speed facilities. So, now people would be able to travel via the Vande Bharat train to Jammu and Srinagar and then explore this beautiful place, which is full of breathtaking views and scenery.

Is there any Vande Bharat train to Jammu?

According to rail officials, the Railways Board unveiled a Vande Bharat Express train on June 8 last year, specially designed to operate in the challenging winter conditions of Jammu and Kashmir on the Katra-Srinagar route. The train incorporates special climate-related features. Compared to the other 136 Vande Bharat trains operating in various regions of the country, this train has several added elements to meet operational challenges and passengers' needs in Jammu and Kashmir's extreme weather conditions.

What is the ticket price of Vande Bharat from Delhi to Kashmir?

The ticket prices for the Vande Bharat Sleeper train from New Delhi to Srinagar are expected to be about 2,000 INR for the AC 3-tier (3A), 2,500 INR for the AC 2-tier (2A), and around 3,000 INR for the First AC (1A). The following ticket prices are expected to be competitive with the other overnight travel options. The train will also have around 11 AC 3-tier coaches, four AC 2-tier coaches, and one First AC coach. The Vande Bharat train will also offer flexible options for different budgets.

What is the ticket price of Vande Bharat from Delhi to Srinagar?

Although the official ticket prices are yet to be announced, initial projections suggest that the AC Chair Car fare will range from 1,500 to 1,600 INR. The executive chair Car is expected to cost between 2,200 and 2,500 INR. So after the service will be started, you can prepare your journey to Jammu and Kashmir accordingly as per your preferences.

Conclusion: This was all the information and answers to your various questions regarding the Special Vande Bharat Express. Hope now you know all the important information regarding the Vande Bharat train, whose trial was held recently by visiting Jammu and Kashmir. It was specially designed for Jammu and Kashmir and has features that are beneficial for the place where the winter is very tough.