Special train Jamnagar to Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Katra | Special train Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Katra to Jamnagar
Special train between Jamnagar-Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Katra (Train No. 04679/ 04680) time table, route, frequency and fare
Train No. 04679/ 04680 Jamnagar-Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Katra ExpressSpecial (Weekly)
Train No. 04679 Jamnagar-Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Katra Express Special will depart from Jamnagar at 08.15 hrs every Wednesday and will reach Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Katra at 17.40 hrs the next day. This train will run from 6th January, 2025.
Similarly, Train No. 04680 Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Katra-Jamnagar Express Special will depart from Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Katra at 09.55 hrs every Sunday and will reach Jamnagar at 18.45 hrs, the next day. This train will run from 3rdJanuary,2025.
The train will halt at Hapa, Rajkot Jn., Wankaner Jn., Surendranagar, Viramgam Jn, Ahmedabad Jn., Nadiad Jn., Anand Jn., Chhayapuri (Vadodara), GodhraJn., Dahod, Meghnagar, Ratlam Jn., Nagda Jn., Vikramgarh Alot, Bhawani Mandi, Ramganj Mandi, Kota Jn, Sawai Madhpour, Bharatpur Jn., Mathura Jn., New Delhi, Panipat, Ambala Cantt Jn., Ludhiana Jn., Jalandhar Cantt., Pathankot Cantt., Kathua, Jammu Tawi & Udhampur stations in both directions. Train No. 04679 will halt at H. Nizammuddin station while Train No. 04680 will halt at Subzi Mand station.
The train comprises of AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper Class and Second Class seating coaches.
Here’s a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of special train services between Jamnagar and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (SVDK) — covering both directions:
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🚂 Jamnagar → Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Special Service
12477 Jamnagar–SVDK Superfast Express
- Type: Weekly superfast express (Train Nos. 12477/12478), Xpress fare
- Departure: Jamnagar at ~08:30 AM (Wednesday)
- Arrival: Katra next day ~17:25 (total journey ~32 h 55 m over ~2068 km)
- Stops: 31–34 stations, including Ahmedabad, Delhi & Pathankot etc.
- Classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, General (full LHB rake)
- Frequency: Weekly in each direction (Wed from Jamnagar; Sun return from Katra)
- Amenities: Pantry car, on-board catering, sleeping berths, baggage space
🔄 Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra → Jamnagar
12478 SVDK–Jamnagar Superfast Express
- Departure: Katra at ~09:55 AM on Sundays
- Arrival: Jamnagar ~18:45 PM next day
- Journey duration: ~32 h 50 m (slight reverse-route timing variance)
🧭 Travel Tips & Considerations
- Booking: Tatkal opens at 10:00 AM for AC classes and at 11:00 AM for sleeper classes via IRCTC/Adani OneApp — demand is high due to long-distance nature of the service
- Regulations: Occasional short-term delays or schedule changes happen—for example, June 2025 reports noted the train was regulated by 45–50 minutes on specific dates
- Fastest Option: Of the Jamnagar–Katra trains, 12477 offers the best speed and class mix. The Sarvodaya Express (12473) may be slightly quicker, but 12477 is preferred overall
📋 Summary Table
| Direction | Train No. | Depart Time | Arrive Time | Duration | Frequency | Major Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamnagar → Katra | 12477 | Wed 08:30 | Thu ~17:25 | ~32h 55m | Weekly | Reserved AC + Sleeper, Pantry |
| Katra → Jamnagar | 12478 | Sun 09:55 | Mon ~18:45 | ~32h 50m | Weekly | Same |
✅ TL;DR
- Yes, rail services between Jamnagar and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra operate weekly as Superfast Express trains (12477/12478).
- Journey time is around 32–33 hours, covering ~2068 km, with weekly frequency.
- Full fare and reserved-class travel, with regular scheduled operations—no shorter-duration “special” runs reported in 2025.
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