The Northern Railway has announced plans to operate two special trains to ensure hassle-free travel for commuters embarking on a pilgrimage to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine.
The pair of trains — (No. 04049/50) will run between New Delhi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and (No. 04079/80) between Varanasi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra — making 48 trips in all in two directions from October 16 to December 1. The special train that will be operated between New Delhi and Varanasi will make 22 trips from November 6 to December 1.