Western Railway extends 19223/19224 Sabarmati–Jammu Tawi Express up to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra

For the convenience of passengers and to provide better connectivity, Western Railway has decided to extend Train Nos. 19223/19224 Sabarmati–Jammu Tawi–Sabarmati Express up to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra.

Key Update
- Train Nos. 19223/19224 Sabarmati–Jammu Tawi Express will now be extended up to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra.
- Effective dates:
- 19223 Sabarmati–Katra Express → from 18 Oct 2026
- 19224 Katra–Sabarmati Express → from 20 Oct 2026

Timings
- 19223 departs Sabarmati daily at 10:25 hrs, arrives Katra at 18:55 hrs next day.
- 19224 departs Katra daily at 04:50 hrs, arrives Sabarmati at 14:05 hrs next day.

Additional Stoppages
- Both trains: Samba, Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan stations.
- 19223 only: Bari Brahman station.

Consequential Changes
Other trains’ timings revised due to this extension:
1. 19415 Sabarmati–Katra Express → New Jammu Tawi timing: 04:05/04:15 hrs (from 25 Oct 2026).
2. 12919 Malwa Express → New Jammu Tawi timing: 14:15/14:20 hrs (from 18 Oct 2026).
3. 12471 Swaraj Express (Bandra Terminus–Katra) → 14:32/14:37 hrs (from 18 Oct 2026).
4. 12473 Swaraj Express (Gandhidham–Katra) → 14:32/14:37 hrs (from 24 Oct 2026).
5. 12475 Swaraj Express (Hapa–Katra) → 14:32/14:37 hrs (from 20 Oct 2026).
6. 12477 Swaraj Express (Jamnagar–Katra) → 14:32/14:37 hrs (from 21 Oct 2026).

Reservations
- Bookings for trains 19223, 12919, 12471, 12473, 12475, 12477 reopen from 21 Aug 2026.
- Reservations available as per Advance Reservation Period (ARP) of 60 days.

Big Picture
This extension strengthens connectivity for pilgrims and tourists heading to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, while also improving regional accessibility with new halts. It’s part of Western Railway’s broader effort to enhance passenger convenience and streamline travel across North India.