AC Special train between New Delhi – Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra
AC Special train between New Delhi – Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra
AC Special train between New Delhi- Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (Train No. 04401 / 04402) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, Northern Railway special train between New Delhi – Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra
Train No. 04401 New Delhi – Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra special train
Train No. 04401 New Delhi – Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Special train will leave from (Every Mon, Thurs) New Delhi at 23.50 hrs & will reach Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra at 11.35 hrs and train running time between the station 11h and 45 minutes.
Train No. 04402 Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra-New Delhi special train
Similarly, Train No. 04402 Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra-New Delhi Special train will leave from (Every Tue, Fri) Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra at 23.30 hrs & will reach New Delhi at 11.35 hrs and train running time between the station 11h and 45 minutes.
New Delhi – Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Distance between the station is 655 Kilometer
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 04401 from New Delhi – Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra special train from 22-10-2025 to 30-11-2025
Train No: 04402 from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra – New Delhi special train from 23-10-2025 to 01-12-2025
Here’s the latest verified information regarding AC‑tagged or AC‑special fare trains between New Delhi (NDLS) and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (SVDK / Katra):
Contents
🚂 1. 04081 / 04082 – New Delhi ↔ Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Festival Special (AC‑Tagged)
- 04081 NDLS → SVDK: Runs Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, departing 23:45 and arriving at 11:40 next morning (~11h 55m, ~655 km)
- 04082 Return: Operates Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, similar schedule in reverse
- Coach Composition: Includes AC 3-tier (3A) plus general/sleeper coaches in some rakes—often labeled as a “special fare AC” train, but no First AC or chair car
- Operated from April 21 to July 12, 2025, with about 36 trips each direction during that period turn0search0turn0search3turn0search8
⚠️ 2. Special trains starting ‘0’ carry low priority
Special-fare trains (numbers starting with “0”), even if branded as AC, suffer from low operational priority, frequent delays, inconsistent coach quality, and limited amenities. Travelers on Reddit often report:
“Special trains… deprioritized… use spare coaches… frequent delays.” turn0reddit24
🚄 3. Reliable Regular AC Service Options
| Train No. | Name | Frequency | Duration | AC Classes | Catering |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22461/62 | Shri Shakti AC Express | Daily | ~10h 45m | 1A, 2A, 3A | ✅ Yes |
| 12445/46 | Uttar Sampark Kranti Express | Daily | ~11h 05m | FC, 2A, 3A, 3E | ✅ Yes |
| 22439/40 | Vande Bharat Express | 6 days/week | ~8h | Executive, Chair | ✅ Yes |
- Shri Shakti AC Express (22461/62): Fast (~10h 45m), daily, modern LHB coaches, pantry available. turn0search21turn0search2
- Uttar Sampark Kranti Express (12445/46): Daily train covering same route in ~11h 05m with full AC classes including 3E. Higher priority on the network. turn0search18turn0search2
- Vande Bharat Express (22439/40): Premium service, only ~8h duration, fully AC chair-class with onboard catering and modern amenities. Runs six days per week. turn0search20turn0search23
✅ Recommendation
- Avoid the special service 04081/04082 unless it’s active and confirmed on your travel date—it’s temporary, slow, and fewer amenities.
- Prefer any of the regular scheduled trains—especially Shri Shakti Express, Sampark Kranti Express, or the Vande Bharat—for reliable, fast, and fully AC travel between Delhi and Katra.
- Each of these offers consistent coach service, stronger network priority, and better travel comfort.
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