← Latest news 
Vande Bharat arrives at Jammu Tawi as J&K gets 20 coaches from April 30
India
Published on 24 April 2026
From 8 to 20 coaches in one move—why it matters
Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced that the Srinagar–Katra Vande Bharat will be extended to Jammu Tawi from April 30. The service will also add a major capacity boost, with coaches rising from 8 to 20. Officials say winterisation upgrades will improve comfort and connectivity, aiming to boost tourism and travel across Jammu and Kashmir.
- Srinagar–Katra Vande Bharat will extend to Jammu Tawi from April 30
- Coaches increase from 8 to 20 for higher capacity
- Winterisation technology is planned to improve year-round travel
- Move expected to strengthen connectivity and tourism in J&K
Read the full story at Republic
This summarization was done by Beige for a story published on 
Republic