LG Sinha expresses gratitude to Prime Minister for dedicating the Vande Bharat Train between Amritsar to SMVD Katra Station
New Vande Bharat Train will ensure ease of travel for devotees of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi (SMVD) and spur the growth momentum of the local economy: LG Sinha
NEW DELHI/KATRA, AUGUST 10: Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today flagged off Amritsar – Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Vande Bharat Train.
The Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha expressed gratitude to the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for dedicating the Vande Bharat Train between Amritsar to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Station.
“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,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
The Lieutenant Governor observed that the transport infrastructure of J&K, particularly in railways, has witnessed unprecedented growth under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister.
He said the first freight train that reached Anantnag from Punjab on August 09 has marked a significant milestone in transport infrastructure and trade of Kashmir valley.
The Lieutenant Governor posted on X:
“Grateful to Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji 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 the leadership of Hon’ble 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 26406 Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra – Amritsar Vande Bharat Express Train will depart from Katra at 06:40 a.m. to reach Amritsar at 12:20 p.m. 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 p.m. to reach Katra at 10 pm. The Train will run six -days a week except Tuesday.
