# Sabarmati-Jammu Tawi Express extended to Katra 2026-08-12T17:33:15+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Railway Board has approved extending the Sabarmati-Jammu Tawi Express (train numbers 19223 and 19224) up to Katra, with a halt at Shaheed Captain Tushar Mahajan Udhampur station. The move is aimed at easing travel for pilgrims to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine and general passengers from Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab and other parts of western India. Until now, passengers had to deboard at Jammu Tawi and take buses or other transport to Katra. The extended service will eliminate the need to change trains, reducing travel time and extra expenses. The railway administration has asked passengers to check the IRCTC website, mobile app or station enquiry counters for reservations and updates. The commencement date will be notified separately. ## Coverage - greaterkashmir.com - greaterkashmir.com Tags: Katra, pilgrim tourism, railways, Sabarmati Express, train extension, Vaishno Devi Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/rail-board-approves-sabarmati-express-extension-to-katra/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/rail-board-approves-sabarmati-express-extension-to-katra/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.