Travel / Festive Travel Update: Train Timings Changed ahead of Festive Rush

New Delhi, Oct 8: As the festive season approaches, passengers planning train journeys face a major update. Northern Railway has announced changes in the arrival and departure timings of nine express trains running on key routes.

The revised schedule will take effect from October 17, 18, and 19, 2026.

According to the notification, several trains connecting Jammu Tawi, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, Punjab, and other destinations will operate on new timings.

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• Malwa Express (12919): From October 18, arrival at Jammu Tawi changed to 14:15 (earlier 14:30), departure at 14:20.
• Jhelum Express (11077): From October 18, arrival at Jammu Tawi changed to 10:00 (earlier 9:45).
• Kolkata–Jammu Tawi Express (13151): From October 18, arrival at Jammu Tawi changed to 09:05 (earlier 08:50).
• Ganga–Satluj Express (13307): From October 17, arrival at Firozpur Cantt changed to 10:10 (earlier 10:00).
• Sambalpur–Jammu Tawi Express (18309): From October 17, arrival at Hira Nagar 13:28 and Vijaypur Jammu 13:46.
• Tatanagar–Jammu Tawi Express (18101): From October 18, arrival at Hira Nagar 13:28 and Vijaypur Jammu 13:46.
• Swaraj Express (12471): From October 18, arrival at Hira Nagar 14:50 and Jammu Tawi 14:32.
• Andaman Express (16031): From October 18, arrival at Jammu Tawi 08:32, Sahid Captain Tushar Mahajan 10:36, and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra 11:50.
• Delhi Sarai Rohilla AC Express (22401): From October 19, arrival at Jammu Tawi 07:55 (earlier 07:10) and Sahid Captain Tushar Mahajan 09:40 (earlier 08:40).

Railway authorities have urged passengers to check the updated timetable before heading to stations to avoid inconvenience. Travellers can verify train status by calling the railway helpline number 139 or through official railway apps and websites.