New Delhi, April 24 -- Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced that the Vande Bharat Express currently running between Srinagar and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra in Jammu and Kashmir will be extended up to Jammu Tawi from April 30.

Taking it to X, he shared that the number of coaches has been increased to 20 from the previous 8 coaches, increasing the capacity of the train significantly.

"Good news for #Jammu-#Srinagar Vande Bharat Express travellers! Another gift from the @narendramodi government for the people of Jammu & Kashmir. The Vande Bharat Express, currently running between Srinagar and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, will be extended up to Jammu Tawi from April 30. Additionally, the train will now operate with 20 coaches instead ...