What the notice says, and when
| Point | What the source says | What to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Trains | Trains 26401 and 26402 ran between Katra (SVDK) and Srinagar (SINA) and were extended to Jammu Tawi (JAT) | That the number you want is running on your date |
| Extension date | With effect from 1 March 2026 | Whether the extension still applies |
| Published timings | From Jammu Tawi 06:15, arriving Srinagar 11:10. From Srinagar 14:00, arriving Jammu Tawi 18:50 | The current departure and arrival on NTES |
| Train size | The 8-car train was to be replaced by a 20-car train | Nothing we need to rely on for planning |
Earlier timetables and a further special train have been reported since the service began, and they show different times. That is why the guide gives no single timetable.
Plan around the arrival time
Your first day in Srinagar depends on when the train arrives. On the timings published in that notice, a morning departure from Jammu Tawi reaches Srinagar before midday. A later arrival leaves less of the day. Do not plan a full sightseeing day until you know the time on your ticket.
If you are following a yatra with Kashmir, allow rest between the two. Our plan Katra to Srinagar by Train has one night in Katra, then Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam, and it is built on the train. The ticket is bought separately.
At Srinagar station
We can arrange a vehicle to meet you at the station. See railway station pickup for what the arrangement states and what it does not.
If the train changes or does not run
Rail services can be changed or cancelled. Keep your onward arrangements flexible, and tell us your train number so we can plan the pickup around it. If the train is not an option, the journey can be done by road, and we can discuss that.
Questions This Article Does Not Answer Above
Is the train ticket included in your plans?
No. Katra to Srinagar by Train uses the train, and you buy the ticket through Indian Railways or IRCTC.
Which timetable is correct?
Only the current one on NTES or IRCTC. The times in this guide are from a notice we read on 6 October 2026 and may have changed.
Can you book the ticket for me?
We do not sell train tickets.
Next Step
Tell us your train number and date and the places you want to go. We will plan the pickup and the first day around it.
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About This Article
Published by Kashmir Tour Plan, a Kashmir-based planning team. No individual author is named. Operational details marked as checked were last checked on 6 October 2026.
- Based on a published notice read on the date shown, and on our package record for Katra to Srinagar by Train (5N/6D).
- Northern Railway notice extending trains 26401/26402 to Jammu Tawi from 1 March 2026, as reported by All India Radio (checked 6 October 2026)
- All India Radio, 5 June 2025: first published Jammu Tawi–Srinagar Vande Bharat timetable (earlier; shown for history, not current timings) (checked 6 October 2026)
- Kashmir Life, 24 April 2026: news report of a further Jammu–Srinagar Vande Bharat special (a news report, not a railway notice) (checked 6 October 2026)