Despite the recent terrorist attack in Pulwama, there has been no significant decrease in the number of pilgrims traveling to Jammu and Mata Vaishno Devi. Most trains to Jammu are experiencing high demand, making it difficult for passengers to secure confirmed tickets, causing considerable inconvenience.
Special Trains: Despite the recent terrorist attack in Pulwama, the number of pilgrims visiting Jammu and Mata Vaishno Devi has not significantly decreased. While the attack raised security concerns in the region, the expected drop in pilgrim numbers hasn't materialized. In response, the railway administration has announced the introduction of special trains to Jammu, Katra, and other major cities to alleviate passenger difficulties and address the issue of confirmed ticket availability.
Special Trains in Response to Confirmed Ticket Issues
Most trains to Jammu and Katra have been facing a shortage of confirmed tickets. While a temporary decrease in travel was anticipated following the terrorist attack, the enthusiasm for visiting Mata Vaishno Devi remains undeterred. Consequently, most trains have been overcrowded, forcing passengers to struggle for seating.
To address these issues, the railway department has decided to run special trains. These trains will offer passengers an alternative to traditional routes and provide a solution to the problem of securing confirmed tickets. Special trains will operate from major cities like New Delhi, Katra, Guwahati, and Jammu Tawi.
Operation of Special Trains
The new special trains will commence operations from May 2nd. Some of the key trains include:
- Katra-Guwahati Special Train (04606/04605): This train will depart from Katra every Friday and travel to Guwahati. The travel dates will range from May 2nd to May 30th. The return journey from Guwahati will be every Monday from May 5th to July 2nd. This train aims to meet the increasing demand from Guwahati to Katra.
- Jammu Tawi-Varanasi Special Train (04610/04609): This train will operate between Jammu Tawi and Varanasi from May 8th. The train will depart from Jammu Tawi on Thursdays and travel to Varanasi. The return journey from Varanasi to Jammu Tawi will be every Friday from May 9th to July 11th. This train will provide significant relief to passengers traveling from Varanasi to Jammu Tawi.
Railway Administration's Measures Considering Security
Following the terrorist attack, the railway administration has introduced these special trains to enhance security. These trains will provide passengers with safe and comfortable travel. Additionally, the railway has provided additional amenities in view of the increased passenger numbers. Security forces are focusing particularly on these routes to ensure passenger convenience.
The operation of these special trains will assist passengers in obtaining confirmed tickets. These special trains will be a good option for those who have been unable to obtain tickets due to train overcrowding. Furthermore, these trains will operate on various routes according to travel dates, providing passengers with convenient travel options.
