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Jammu Srinagar Vande Bharat Express begins today slashing travel time to five hours
India
Published on 2 May 2026
Direct trains run six days weekly, skipping Tuesdays
The first Jammu–Srinagar Vande Bharat Express starts today, with a direct journey taking about five hours—an order-of-magnitude improvement for travellers across difficult terrain. Operating with 20 coaches, it will run six days a week, excluding Tuesdays. Fares are set between Rs 715 and Rs 1,515, aiming for dependable, all-weather connectivity.
- First Jammu–Srinagar Vande Bharat Express begins today
- Travel time cut to about five hours on the direct route
- Runs six days a week, with service not on Tuesdays
- Fares range from Rs 715 to Rs 1,515
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