Special train Hapa to Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Katra | Special train Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Katra to Hapa
Special train between Hapa-Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Katra (Train No. 04677/ 04678) time table, route, frequency and fare
Train No. 04677/ 04678 Hapa-Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Katra Express Special (Weekly)
Train No. 04677 Hapa-Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Katra Express Special will depart from Hapa at 08.30 hrs every Tuesday and will reach Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Katra at 17.40 hrs the next day. This train will run from 5th January, 2025.
Similarly, Train No. 04678 Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Katra-Hapa Express Special will depart from Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Katra at 09.55 hrs every Monday and will reach Hapa at 18.30 hrs, the next day. This train will run from 4th January, 2025.
The train will halt at Rajkot Jn., Wankaner Jn., Surendranagar, Viramgam Jn, Ahmedabad Jn., Nadiad Jn., Anand Jn., Chhayapuri (Vadodara), GodhraJn., Dahod, Meghnagar, Ratlam Jn., Nagda Jn., 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. 04677 will halt at H. Nizammuddin station while Train No. 04678 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 comprehensive overview of train services between Hapa (Gujarat) and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (SVDK) in both directions:
Contents
🚆 1. Hapa → Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra
12475 – Hapa‑SVDK Superfast Express (weekly)
- Departure: Hapa at 08:45 AM (typically Tuesday)
- Arrival: Katra by 17:25 PM on the next day
- Journey: ~2,058 km in ~32 h 40 m via 34 stops including Rajkot, Ahmedabad, Kota, New Delhi, Jammu Tawi ([turn0search2]turn0search4][turn0search12][turn0search7])
- Coach Composition: LHB rake with 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, Sleeper, General plus pantry car ([turn0search0]turn0search2])
🕒 Note on Schedule Adjustment
On 25 March 2025, the train was rescheduled to depart from Hapa at 12:15 PM instead of 08:45 AM due to operational reasons. (@WRupdates)
🔁 2. Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra → Hapa
12476 – SVDK–Hapa Express
- Departure: Katra at 10:00 AM
- Arrival: Hapa by 18:30 PM next day (~32 h 30 m journey)
- Frequency: Operates daily as per Adani OneApp updates ([turn0search14])
📋 Summary Table
| Direction | Train No. | Frequency | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Classes Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hapa → Katra | 12475 | Weekly (Tue) | ~08:45 AM (or 12:15 PM on some dates) | ~17:25 PM (+1) | ~32 h 40 m | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GN, Pantry |
| Katra → Hapa | 12476 | Daily | ~10:00 AM | ~18:30 PM (+1) | ~32 h 30 m | Same |
✅ TL;DR
- The Hapa–SVDK weekly train (12475) and its return (12476) are the scheduled superfast services connecting Gujarat and Katra.
- No separate “special” services are currently active in 2025 beyond these regular express runs.
- Train timings changed briefly on a March date; otherwise services follow consistent schedules.
- For emergency travel or rush demand, passengers sometimes rely on related festival specials like Hapa–Guwahati–SVDK services (e.g. trains 04605/04606) during peak seasons.
🧭 Travel Tips
- Booking: Seats available in AC and Sleeper classes—Tatkal quota often used for last-minute tickets.
- Delays: Once observed occasionally (source: running status history)
- Operational Advice: Always check for official rescheduling or special notices on Western Railway (X/Twitter) closer to travel dates, especially during festival periods.
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