In view of the extra rush of passengers during the festive season-2026, Jammu Railway Division of the Northern Railway has decided to run unreserved special express trains between Srinagar- Katra-Srinagar on November 5 and 6, 2026.According to the Public Relations Inspector (PRI), Jammu Railway Division Raghvender Singh, Srinagar-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra unreserved Special Express (train number 04690), will depart from Srinagar at 11.45 am on November 5 and 6, 2026. This train will arrive at Anantnag at 12.55 pm. At its next halt, Banihal, it will arrive at 1.30 pm and will reach Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra railway station at 3.30 pm on the same day.
Similarly, in the return direction, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra-Srinagar unreserved festival Special Express (train number 04689), will depart from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra railway station at 4 pm on November 5 and 6, 2026.
En route, this train will halt at Banihal at 6.25 pm. Its next halt will be Anantnag at 7 pm and will reach Srinagar at 7.45 pm on the same day.
Senior Divisional Commercial Manager (DCM), Jammu Railway Division, Uchit Singhal said, “On the auspicious occasion of upcoming festivals, a considerable increase is being seen in the number of passengers and devotees between Kashmir valley and Katra. Railways is fully committed to providing a comfortable and smooth journey to passengers. With this objective, this special unreserved train is being operated so that passengers travelling at the last moment can get a convenient travel experience and can reach their destination without any inconvenience.”
Passengers have been requested to contact Railway Helpline number 139, NTES App and official website for more information.
According to officials, this train will be fully unreserved. Passengers must take their unreserved ticket before travelling.