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Katra–Srinagar Vande Bharat train runs smoothly through snow-covered tracks in Kashmir (Image: CPRO/Northern Railway)
Snowfall in Kashmir today: Several parts of the Kashmir Valley received fresh snowfall on Friday, with snow reported from Budgam, Baramulla, Kupwara, Shopian, Pulwama, Bandipora, Anantnag and Kulgam districts. Srinagar city also witnessed the season’s first snowfall. The weather disruption led to the closure of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway and the cancellation of several flights.
Train operations normal in Kashmir Valley
However, train operations in the valley, remained unaffected. The railway staff posted in the Jammu Division of Northern Railway are working round the clock to clear snow from the tracks, ensuring the safe and smooth movement of trains amid the snowfall.
Sharing photos with Indianexpress.com, Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of Northern Railway, where it shows the stunning pics of the orange-and-grey coloured Vande Bharat train moving through snow-covered railway tracks.
Katra–Srinagar Vande Bharat train runs smoothly through snow-covered tracks in Kashmir (Image: CPRO/Northern Railway)
Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat train
Flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 6, 2025, the Katra–Srinagar Vande Bharat Express passes over the Chenab and Anji rail bridges. The train takes just about three hours to travel between Katra and Srinagar, reducing the journey time by nearly two to three hours.
Katra–Srinagar Vande Bharat train runs smoothly through snow-covered tracks in Kashmir (Image: CPRO/Northern Railway)
These are: train number 26402/26401 Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra–Srinagar–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and 26404/26403 Srinagar–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express trains. A total of two Vande Bharat trains are operational on Katra-Srinagar route.
Both these trains commenced their commercial journey from June 7, 2025. During its journey, the train stops at two railway stations – Reasi and Banihal. Kashmir’s Vande Bharat train is composed of eight coaches and has two types of seating arrangements: Chair Car and Executive Chair Car.
Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors. Professional Journey Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com. Education & Expertise Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta Areas of Coverage Connectivity: Detailed reporting on the expansion of Indian Railways and National Highway networks. ... Read More
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