Special train Gandhidham to Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Katra | Special train Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Katra to Gandhidham
Special train between Gandhidham-Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Katra (Train No. 04675 / 04676) time table, route, frequency and fare
Train No. 04675 / 04676 Gandhidham-Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Katra ExpressSpecial (Weekly)
Train No. 04675 Gandhidham-Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Katra Express Special will depart from Gandhidham at 09.10 hrs every Saturday and will reach Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Katra at 17.40 hrs, the next day. This train will run from 2nd January, 2025.
Similarly, Train No. 04676 Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Katra-Gandhidham Express Special will depart from Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Katra at 09.55 hrs every Thursday and will reach Gandhidham at 17.40 hrs the next day. This train will run from 31st December, 2025.
The train will halt at Samakhiali Jn., Viramgam Jn, Ahmedabad Jn., Nadiad Jn., Anand Jn., Chhayapuri (Vadodara), GodhraJn., Dahod, Meghnagar, Ratlam Jn., Nagda Jn., Vikramgarh Alot, Shamgarh, Ramganj Mandi, Kota Jn, Sawai Madhpour, Mathura Jn., New Delhi, Panipat, Ambala Cantt Jn., Ludhiana Jn., Jalandhar Cantt., Pathankot Cantt., Kathua, Jammu Tawi & Udhampur stations in both directions. Train No. 04675 will halt at H. Nizammuddin station while Train No. 04676 will halt at Subzi Mandi station.
The train comprises of AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper Class and Second Class seating coaches.
Here’s the verified and current overview of special and regular train services between Gandhidham (GIMB) and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (SVDK):
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🚆 Gandhidham → Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra
12473 / 12474 – Gandhidham–Katra Sarvodaya Superfast Express
- Train 12473 departs Gandhidham BG every Saturday at ~09:35 AM, arriving at SVDK around 17:25 the next day—journey of ~31 h 50 m covering ~2,037 km over 29–31 stops.
- Classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, Sleeper, General Unreserved; catering available; LHB rakes.
🔁 Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra → Gandhidham
- 12474 is the return leg, departing SVDK on Sundays (~exact time mirrors onward service) and arriving at GIMB on Monday evening, covering the route in just under 32 hours.
📋 Summary Table
| Direction | Train No. | Frequency | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gandhidham → Katra | 12473 | Weekly (Sat) | ~09:35 AM | ~17:25 (+1 day) | ~31h 50m | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GN |
| Katra → Gandhidham | 12474 | Weekly (Sun) | — | — | ~32h | Same |
📌 Additional Context
- These services operate as regular weekly superfast trains, not temporary festival specials—they have consistent, scheduled operations.
- The train shares its rake with other Katra services like Swaraj Express (12471/72), Hapa–Katra (12475/76), and Jamnagar–Katra (12477/78).
- Swaraj Express (12471/72) also connects Mumbai (Bandra Terminus) to Katra multiple times a week but does not serve Gandhidham. Kept here for context only.
✅ TL;DR
- Yes, there is a weekly regular superfast train (12473/12474 Sarvodaya Express) between Gandhidham and SVDK, with reserved classes.
- Journey spans approximately 32 hours, operating once weekly in each direction.
- No temporary or festival specials are found for the Gandhidham↔Katra corridor in 2025 beyond this.
- Other direct Katra trains include services from Jamnagar, Hapa, Mumbai, but not Gandhidham—which is served via 12473 only.
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