New Delhi: Every year, thousands of devotees travel to visit Mata Vaishno Devi. This time, there is good news for them: the railways have decided to resume the operation of several important trains that were suspended on key routes since the beginning of November.
This decision is particularly significant for devotees and passengers who depend on rail services between religious sites and major cities.
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Which Trains Will Resume Operation?
The railways have restored several major train routes. These include express trains connecting Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, Jammu Tawi, Bandra, Kota, and Yog Nagari Rishikesh. In addition, trains from Vaishno Devi to Kamakhya are also returning to service.
Train No. 14609/10 – Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to Yog Nagari Rishikesh, operating from November 1st.
Train No. 19803/04 – Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to Kota, operating from November 2nd.
Train No. 19027/28 – Jammu Tawi to Bandra Terminus, operating from November 3rd.
Train No. 15655/56 – Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to Kamakhya, operating from November 5th.
Resumption After Completion of Safety and Technical Checks
Uchit Singhal, Senior Commercial Manager of the Jammu Railway Division, stated that train operations were only resumed after the technical inspection and safety reports of the tracks were completely satisfactory.
These trains are being restored in the sixth phase. Prior to this, services of several trains were successfully restored in the first five phases.
Relief for Pilgrims and Passengers
According to railway officials, this step is particularly relieving for those traveling to major religious sites in North India such as Vaishno Devi, Rishikesh, and Kamakhya.
Many routes were previously closed due to heavy rains and waterlogging, causing inconvenience to passengers. Now, with the resumption of train services, travel will be not only convenient but also safe and economical. Suggestions for Passengers
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Singhal has appealed to passengers to check the train schedule on the official railway website or helpline before traveling. This step is essential to avoid any inconvenience.
These trains, which will be restored from November, bring great relief to devotees during the festive and pilgrimage season. This initiative by the railways will help ensure timely and safe travel for passengers.