{"id":1718,"date":"2025-07-30T04:35:08","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T04:35:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=1718"},"modified":"2025-07-30T04:35:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T04:35:08","slug":"special-train-between-dr-ambedkar-nagar-shri-mata-vaishno-devi-katra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/special-train-between-dr-ambedkar-nagar-shri-mata-vaishno-devi-katra\/","title":{"rendered":"Special train between Dr. Ambedkar Nagar-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra"},"content":{"rendered":"

Special train between Dr. Ambedkar Nagar-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra<\/strong><\/p>\n

Special train between Dr. Ambedkar Nagar-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (Train No 02919\/ 02920) time table, route, frequency and fare<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the convenience of passengers, it has been decided by Western Rly, to run a superfast special train between Dr. Ambedkar Nagar & Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra stations.<\/p>\n

According to a press release issued by Shri Sumit Thakur- Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Rly,<\/p>\n

Train No 02919\/ 02920 Dr. Ambedkar Nagar-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Superfast Special will run thrice a week.<\/p>\n

Train No 02919 Dr. Ambedkar Nagar-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra special will depart Dr. Ambedkar Nagar every Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 11.50 hrs & will reach Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra at 18.30 hrs the next day. This train will run from 9th Nov, 2025.<\/p>\n

Similarly, Train No 02920 Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra-Dr. Ambedkar Nagar special will leave Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra every Wednesday, Friday & Sunday at 06.55 hrs & will reach Dr. Ambedkar Nagar at 13.15 hrs the next day. This train will run from 11th Nov, 2025.<\/p>\n

Enroute this train will halt at Indore Jn, Dewas, Ujjain Jn, Maksi, Berchha, Akodia, Shujalpur, Kalapipal, Sehore, Sant Hirdaram Nagar, Bhopal, Vidisha, Ganj Basoda, Bina Jn, Lalitpur, Babina, Jhansi Jn, Datia, Dabra, Gwalior, Morena, Dhaulpur, Agra Cantt, Mathura Jn, Kosi Kalan, Palwal, Ballabgarh, Faridabad, New Delhi, Sonipat, Panipat Jn, Karnal, Kurukshetra Jn, Ambala Cantt, Sirhind Jn, Khanna, Ludhiana Jn, Jalandhar Cant, Dasuya, Mukerian, Pathankot Cantt, Kathua, Jammu Tawi, Ram Nagar, Udhampur and Chakrakwala stations in both directions.<\/p>\n

Train No 02919 will have an additional halt at Hazrat Nizamuddin Jn, whereas, Train No 02920 will also halt at Subzi Mandi station.<\/p>\n

The train comprises of AC 2Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class and Second class seating coaches.<\/p>\n

The Booking for Train No 02919 will open from 2nd November, 2025 at nominated PRS counters and on IRCTC website. The above train will run as fully reserved train.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the latest update on Special Festival or Fare Superfast Trains<\/strong> between Dr.\u202fAmbedkar\u202fNagar (DADN, Mhow, MP)<\/strong> and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (SVDK, Jammu & Kashmir)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude86 Special Train: No. 09321 \/ 09322<\/strong><\/h2>\n

DADN \u2192 SVDK (Train 09321<\/strong>)<\/h3>\n
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  • Departs Dr. Ambedkar Nagar at 10:30\u202fAM<\/strong> on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays<\/strong>, typically during festival windows (e.g. June\u2013July 2025)<\/li>\n
  • Covers approximately 1,639\u202fkm<\/strong> and arrives at Katra around 4:00\u20134:15\u202fPM<\/strong> on the 2nd day<\/strong> (~29\u00bd\u202fh journey)<\/li>\n
  • Stops at about 34 stations<\/strong> en route, including Ujjain, Bhopal, Jhansi, Gwalior, New Delhi, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Jammu, Udhampur<\/li>\n
  • Classes typically offered: Sleeper (SL) and 3A (AC)<\/strong>; no pantry service; charting occurs ~3\u20134\u202fhours prior<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    SVDK \u2192 DADN (Train 09322<\/strong>)<\/h3>\n
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    • Return train departs Katra at ~22:00 hours<\/strong>, arrives Dr.\u202fAmbedkar Nagar around 23:50<\/strong> on the 2nd day<\/strong> (~25\u202fh 50\u202fm travel) on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Summary Table<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Direction<\/th>\nTrain No.<\/th>\nDays<\/th>\nDeparture (Local Time)<\/th>\nArrival<\/th>\nApprox. Duration<\/th>\nClasses<\/th>\nStops (~)<\/th>\nFrequency*<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
      DADN \u2192 SVDK<\/td>\n09321<\/td>\nMon, Wed, Sat<\/td>\n~10:30\u202fAM<\/td>\n~16:00\u201316:15 (+1 day)<\/td>\n~29\u00bd\u202fh<\/td>\nSL, 3A<\/td>\n~34<\/td>\nSeasonal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      SVDK \u2192 DADN<\/td>\n09322<\/td>\nTue, Thu, Sun<\/td>\n~22:00\u202fPM<\/td>\n~23:50 (+1 day)<\/td>\n~25\u00be\u202fh<\/td>\nSL, 3A<\/td>\n~34<\/td>\nSeasonal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

      * Operated only during select periods (e.g. late June\u2013mid\u202fJuly 2025). No confirmed runs beyond that duration.<\/p>\n

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      \u26a0\ufe0f Reliability & Operational Notes<\/h2>\n
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      • These are festival\u2011period special trains<\/strong>, not part of the regular train schedule.<\/li>\n
      • They operate with low network priority<\/strong>, and traveler reports consistently note significant delays<\/strong>\u2014often several hours or more<\/li>\n
      • Amenities are minimal<\/strong> (no pantry service), and chart preparation occurs just a few hours before departure\u2014carry essentials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        \ud83e\udded Alternatives You Can Consider<\/h2>\n
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        • Malwa Express (12919 \/ 12920)<\/strong> is a regular superfast train<\/strong> running between Dr.\u202fAmbedkar Nagar and Katra almost daily (except Sundays)<\/em>. It departs DADN at 11:50\u202fAM<\/strong> and arrives Katra next day at ~5:10\u202fPM<\/strong>, covering around 1,639\u202fkm in ~29\u00bd\u202fh<\/strong>. Offers full sleeper and AC classes and better reliability due to its regular schedule<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          \u2705 What You Should Do Next<\/h2>\n
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          • Check for future schedules<\/strong>: These special trains (09321\/09322) run only during certain festival periods\u2014there\u2019s no confirmed operation beyond mid\u201120254.<\/li>\n
          • Check real\u2011time running status<\/strong>: On the day of travel, use NTES, IRCTC, RailYatri or send SMS with train number (\u201c09321\u201d or \u201c12919\u201d) to 139.<\/li>\n
          • Plan buffers<\/strong>: Given the frequent delays on special trains, allow flexibility for onward travel.<\/li>\n
          • Carry provisions<\/strong>: Food, water, essentials are strongly recommended onboard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            \ud83d\udcdd Quick Summary<\/h3>\n
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            • Special Festival Train 09321\/09322<\/strong> runs DADN \u2194 SVDK during specific times (e.g. Jun\u2013Jul 2024), with ~29\u201330\u202fh travel each way.<\/li>\n
            • For regular, reliable travel<\/strong>, the 12919\/12920 Malwa Express<\/strong> is a dependable daily superfast alternative.<\/li>\n
            • Prefer regular trains<\/strong> if reliability matters\u2014specials often face delays and limited amenities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Would you like me to check if the special train (09321\/09322) is scheduled for any upcoming festivals, or fetch the live running status<\/strong> today for either train? Let me know the date or train number!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

              Special train between Dr. Ambedkar Nagar-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Special train between Dr. Ambedkar Nagar-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (Train No 02919\/ 02920) time table, route, frequency and fare For the convenience of passengers, it has been decided by Western Rly, to run a superfast special train between Dr. Ambedkar Nagar & Shri Mata […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[192,194,30,19],"tags":[193,142,195,29,197,20],"class_list":["post-1718","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-diwali-special-trains","category-festivals-special-trains","category-northern-railway","category-special-trains","tag-diwali-special-trains","tag-east-central-railway","tag-festivals-special-trains","tag-northern-railway","tag-puja-special-trains","tag-special-trains"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1718","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1718"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1718\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1718"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1718"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1718"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}