The IRCTC Additional General Manager Anand Kumar Jha has recently addressed this new addition and outlined that the passengers will be able to enjoy these regional delicacies starting from the second week of July. 

Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat to introduce new amenities from July — Check what's new

According to the Railway Department, the train service has been fully booked for the upcoming ten days, which reflects the regional demand and excitement for this connectivity service in Jammu and Kashmir. 

Vande Bharat’s Katra-Srinagar route sees a 10-day sellout as passengers embrace the historic ride

The Railways Ministry has placed nine more 16-car Vande Bharat Sleeper trains on production order with the ICF in Chennai to be produced by December 2025.


Vande Bharat sleeper trains set to roll: 30 luxury rakes coming this year, first launch by July-end—Check details

This development is expected to make travel to the Kashmir Valley more convenient and accessible than ever before.

Srinagar-Katra rail link to transform Kashmir travel with Delhi directs by September—Check details here

To cater to the surge in demand to fly back home, the Union Aviation Ministry on Wednesday requested the airlines to keep the airfares to various states in check.

Srinagar to Chandigarh and other cities' airfare remains high despite Aviation Ministry's request; Check price

As the MET department forecast moderate to heavy snowfall beginning from Saturday evening, Kashmir Valley braced up for another spell of biting cold and snow. Meanwhile, Srinagar city was enveloped in a dense fog in the morning and all early flights at Srinagar international airport were delayed due to poor visibility.

Dense fog disrupts flights in Srinagar; Valley braces for fresh round of heavy snowfall

The Meteorological (MeT) office has forecast cloudy weather with occasional sunshine in Jammu and Kashmir during the next 24 hours.

Kashmir snowfall: Highways, flights shut, locals help stranded tourists

Heavy snowfall and rain across J&K and Himachal Pradesh disrupt travel, strand thousands, and trigger rescue operations, with major highways and districts severely affected.


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