Indian Railways has announced reserved special train services between New Delhi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to accommodate passengers travelling to the popular pilgrimage destination. According to the Northern Railway schedule, trains numbered 04085 and 04086 will operate on selected dates in October 2026.
The additional services are expected to provide more travel options for devotees and other passengers during the busy festive and pilgrimage season. Travellers should check the departure times, station stoppages and operating dates before booking their tickets.
New Delhi to Vaishno Devi Katra Special Train: 04085
Train number 04085 will run from New Delhi to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra on October 15 and October 17, 2026. The train is scheduled to depart from New Delhi at 2:00 PM and reach Katra at 3:00 AM.
The train will stop at several major stations along the route. The scheduled timings are listed below.
| Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | — | 2:00 PM |
| Sonipat | 2:53 PM | 2:55 PM |
| Panipat Junction | 3:42 PM | 3:44 PM |
| Kurukshetra Junction | 4:26 PM | 4:28 PM |
| Ambala Cantt | 5:50 PM | 5:55 PM |
| Dhandari Kalan | 7:20 PM | 7:25 PM |
| Jalandhar Cantt | 8:30 PM | 8:35 PM |
| Pathankot Cantt | 10:30 PM | 10:35 PM |
| Martyr Captain Sunil Kumar Choudhary Kathua | 11:05 PM | 11:07 PM |
| Jammu Tawi | 12:10 AM | 12:20 AM |
| Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan | 1:53 AM | 1:55 AM |
| Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra | 3:00 AM | — |
Passengers travelling towards Katra should select train number 04085 and confirm the applicable date while making their reservations.
Vaishno Devi Katra to New Delhi Special Train: 04086
For the return journey, Northern Railway has announced train number 04086 from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to New Delhi. The service is scheduled to operate on October 16 and October 18, 2026.
The train will depart from Katra at 10:00 AM and reach New Delhi at 11:30 PM. Its scheduled stoppages and timings are as follows.
| Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|
| Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra | — | 10:00 AM |
| Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan | 10:28 AM | 10:30 AM |
| Jammu Tawi | 11:45 AM | 11:50 AM |
| Martyr Captain Sunil Kumar Choudhary Kathua | 1:05 PM | 1:07 PM |
| Pathankot Cantt | 2:00 PM | 2:05 PM |
| Jalandhar Cantt | 4:15 PM | 4:17 PM |
| Dhandari Kalan | 5:25 PM | 5:30 PM |
| Ambala Cantt | 7:30 PM | 7:40 PM |
| Kurukshetra Junction | 8:19 PM | 8:21 PM |
| Panipat Junction | 9:20 PM | 9:22 PM |
| Sonipat | 10:08 PM | 10:10 PM |
| New Delhi | 11:30 PM | — |
Passengers returning from the pilgrimage can use this service, subject to seat availability and the applicable reservation conditions.
AC, Sleeper and General Coaches Available
According to the railway notice, the special trains will offer AC, Sleeper and General Class accommodation. These options allow passengers to choose according to their travel preferences and budget.
Since the services have been announced as reserved special trains, passengers should check the booking requirements, available seats and applicable fares through official railway channels before travelling.
Important Dates and Booking Information
The operating schedule for the two trains is summarised below:
- Train 04085: New Delhi to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra on October 15 and 17, 2026.
- Train 04086: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to New Delhi on October 16 and 18, 2026.
Passengers should verify their train number, journey date and boarding station before departure. Timings and operational arrangements may change, so checking the latest information through official railway channels is recommended.
Disclaimer: This article is based on the railway schedule information provided and is intended for general informational purposes only. Train timings, stoppages, fares and availability may change due to operational requirements. Passengers should confirm the latest details through official Indian Railways channels before making travel arrangements.
