In a moment that marks a new dawn for Jammu and Kashmir’s connectivity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the eagerly awaited train service between Katra and Srinagar on June 6. This isn’t just the launch of a train — it’s the bridging of distances, dreams, and decades of waiting.
For now, the service will begin with a single train shuttling between Katra and Srinagar. But the bigger picture is even more promising: by September, a direct train from New Delhi to Srinagar is expected to roll out — a move that could reshape travel and trade in the region.
Saqib Yusuf, Chief Area Manager of Northern Railway Srinagar, explained that passengers coming from Delhi will be able to travel seamlessly to Srinagar with just a brief halt at Katra. Currently, six trains run between New Delhi and Katra. For those eager to explore the Valley, the Galta Dham Puja Express, departing from New Delhi at 10:10 pm, connects smoothly with the onward train to Srinagar.
The upcoming Delhi-Srinagar direct rail link is being hailed as a game-changer — one that could breathe new life into local tourism, streamline transport, and bring the people of the Valley closer to the rest of India, not just in kilometers, but in spirit.
Quick glance
- PM Modi to inaugurate Katra-Srinagar rail link on June 6
- Initially, one train will operate on the route
- Direct Delhi-Srinagar service expected by September
- Travel currently possible via Galta Dham Puja Express the Srinagar train
- As tracks stretch through mountains and valleys, what lies ahead is more than just a journey — it’s a promise of inclusion, opportunity, and progress for Jammu and Kashmir.