{"id":2966,"date":"2025-07-31T01:33:11","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T01:33:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=2966"},"modified":"2025-07-31T01:33:11","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T01:33:11","slug":"special-train-between-varanasi-shri-mata-vaishno-devi-katra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/special-train-between-varanasi-shri-mata-vaishno-devi-katra\/","title":{"rendered":"Special train between Varanasi \u2013 Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Special train between Varanasi \u2013 Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra<\/strong><\/p>\n

Special train between Varanasi- Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (Train No. 04611 \/ 04612) time table, route, frequency and fare<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the convenience of passengers, Northern Railway special train between Varanasi \u2013 Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra<\/p>\n

Train No. 04611 Varanasi \u2013 Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No. 04611 Varanasi \u2013 Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Special train will leave from (Every Tue) Varanasi at 06.35 hrs & will reach Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra at 06.50 hrs and train running time between the station 24h and 15 minutes.<\/p>\n

Train No. 04612 Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra-Varanasi special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Similarly, Train No. 04612 Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra-Varanasi Special train will leave from (Every Sun) Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra at 23.30 hrs & will reach Varanasi at 23.35 hrs and train running time between the station 24h and 5 minutes.<\/p>\n

Varanasi \u2013 Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Distance between the station is 1338 Kilometer<\/p>\n

Date of Commencement of Service:<\/p>\n

Train No. 04611 from Varanasi \u2013 Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra special train from 20-10-2025 to 01-12-2025<\/p>\n

Train No: 04612 from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra \u2013 Varanasi special train from 18-10-2025 to 29-11-2025<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the latest verified details on the AC-tagged special train between Varanasi (BSB) and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (SVDK)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude82 1. Festival\/Special\u2011Fare Train: Train No. 04603 \/ 04604<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  • 04603 Varanasi \u2192 SVDK (Special):<\/strong>\n
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    • Ran weekly on Tuesdays<\/strong> from April 22 to July 8, 2025<\/strong> (12 trips) \ue202turn0search4\ue202turn0search3\ue201<\/li>\n
    • Departed Varanasi at ~06:10\u202fAM<\/strong>, arriving SVDK around ~10:55\u202fAM<\/strong> next day (~28\u202fh\u202f45\u202fm, covering ~1,338\u202fkm) \ue202turn0search9\ue202turn0search4\ue201<\/li>\n
    • Classes:<\/strong> AC 2-tier (2A), AC 3-tier (3A), CC (Chair Car), Sleeper (SL), 2S seating \u2014 fully AC emphasis but mixed rake \ue202turn0search6\ue202turn0search9\ue202turn0search4\ue201<\/li>\n
    • Stops:<\/strong> ~13 halts including Lucknow, Moradabad, Ludhiana, Pathankot, Jammu Tawi, etc. \ue202turn0search9\ue202turn0search6\ue201<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • 04604 Return (SVDK \u2192 BSB):<\/strong>\n
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      • Operated Sundays<\/strong>, similar schedule and journey time (~29\u202fh) \ue202turn0search3\ue202turn0search4\ue201<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        \u26a0\ufe0f 2. Traveler Warnings & Limitations<\/h2>\n
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        • These special trains (with “0” numbers) generally have low priority<\/strong>, often face delays<\/strong>, use older coach stock<\/strong>, and provide inconsistent onboard amenities<\/strong> (e\u2011catering only). Reddit travelers report issues like overcrowding and zero accountability on such specials. \ue202turn0reddit23\ue201<\/li>\n
        • Coach composition and services may change with little notice. No pantry car is guaranteed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          \ud83d\ude84 3. Regular Scheduled AC Express Services<\/h2>\n

          For more consistent, reliable AC travel<\/strong>, consider these alternatives:<\/p>\n

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          • Shri Shakti AC Express (22461\/22462)<\/strong>\n
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            • Frequency:<\/strong> Daily<\/li>\n
            • Classes:<\/strong> 1A, 2A, 3A<\/li>\n
            • Duration:<\/strong> ~10\u202fh\u202f45\u202fm (~654\u202fkm) via Delhi to Katra<\/li>\n
            • Catering:<\/strong> Pantry included, modern LHB coaches \ue202turn0search22\ue201<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
            • Other options via intermediate stations or alternate origins<\/strong> (e.g., Humsafar, Vande Bharat from Delhi\/Pathankot) also exist, offering fully AC travel to Katra with reliable schedules.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              \ud83d\udccb At-a-Glance Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
              Feature<\/th>\n04603\/04 (Special)<\/strong><\/th>\n22461\/62 Shri Shakti AC Express<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
              Running Period<\/td>\nApr\u2013Jul 2025 (Tuesday \/ Sunday only)<\/td>\nDaily<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Departure \u2014 Varanasi<\/td>\n~06:10 AM<\/td>\nN\/A (runs from New Delhi to Katra)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Arrival \u2014 Katra<\/td>\n~10:55 AM (+1 day)<\/td>\n~10:45 AM (same day from Delhi origin)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              AC Classes<\/td>\n2A, 3A, CC plus SL\/2S<\/td>\n1A, 2A, 3A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Pantry<\/td>\n\u274c (e\u2011catering only)<\/td>\n\u2705 Included<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Coach Type<\/td>\nOlder stock, low priority<\/td>\nModern LHB, high priority<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Reliability<\/td>\nLow (frequent delays, cancellations)<\/td>\nHigh (well\u2011maintained schedule)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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              \u2705 Recommendations<\/h2>\n
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              • Only use 04603\/04<\/strong> if your travel date matches the special schedule and you’re aware of its limitations.<\/li>\n
              • For more reliable and comfortable AC travel<\/strong>, opt for Shri Shakti AC Express (22461\/62)<\/strong> departing from New Delhi, if you can reach NDLS.<\/li>\n
              • If needed, train connections from Varanasi to Delhi, followed by Shri Shakti Express to Katra, offer higher flexibility and better travel experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                Would you like:<\/p>\n

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                • \ud83d\ude8f A station-by-station timetable<\/strong> for train 04603 or service 22461?<\/li>\n
                • \ud83d\udcb5 Fare estimates<\/strong> by class for your travel date?<\/li>\n
                • \ud83d\udcc5 Help checking seat availability or bookings<\/strong>?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Just let me know\u2014we\u2019re happy to assist further!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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