Nr Railways restore Katra–Delhi train service via diverted route

Jammu Tawi, May 27: Northern Railway has restored Train No. 04081/04082 (New Delhi–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra–New Delhi) by operating it on a diverted route instead of cancelling it, providing relief to passengers, especially pilgrims visiting Katra.

Earlier, the train service was proposed to be fully cancelled on certain dates due to operational reasons. However, considering passenger demand and convenience, the Jammu Division of Northern Railway revised the decision and approved its continuation via an alternate route.

According to Uchit Singhal, the decision has been taken in the interest of passengers to avoid inconvenience, particularly for devotees travelling to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra.

He said passenger convenience remains the top priority of the Railways and the revised arrangement ensures continuity of service despite route constraints.

Under the revised plan, Train No. 04081 from New Delhi to Katra will run via New Delhi–Ghaziabad–Saharanpur–Ambala Cantt on May 29, June 1 and June 3, 2026. It will not halt at Panipat and Kurukshetra due to the diversion.

Similarly, Train No. 04082 from Katra to New Delhi will operate on May 30, June 2 and June 4 via Ambala Cantt–Saharanpur–Ghaziabad–New Delhi, skipping stoppages at Kurukshetra and Panipat.

Railway authorities have advised passengers to check updated timings and route details through enquiry systems, station announcements and helpline number 139 or the NTES platform before travel.