The Jammu Railway Division of the Northern Railway has announced to restore the stoppages of 6 important trains at Samba Railway Station, with the objective of enhancing passenger convenience and strengthening regional connectivity.
These stoppages, according to the Public Relations Inspector (PRI) Jammu Railway Division, will come into effect in a phased manner from August 15, 2026.
The major trains, whose stoppages have been restored at Samba Railway Station include Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra–Subedarganj (train number 20434); Tirunelveli–Katra (train number 16787); Bhagat Ki Kothi–Jammu Tawi (train number 14803); Jammu Tawi–Bhagat Ki Kothi (train number 14804); Kanyakumari–Katra (train number 16317) and MGR Chennai Central–Katra (train number 16031).
“With the resumption of these stoppages, passengers of the Jammu region, especially pilgrims and daily commuters, will get direct connectivity. Now passengers will not need to travel to Jammu Tawi or other major stations. This will not only save time and fare for local people, but will also boost trade, tourism and economic activities in Samba and surrounding areas. Devotees traveling to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi will also now get direct train facility from Samba,” PRI stated.
According to PRI, due to these stoppages, the arrival and departure timings of three trains i.e., 16787, 16317 and 16031 at Jammu Tawi Station have been revised by 5 minutes. The revised timings will be effective from August 17, August 21 and August 16, 2026 respectively.
Now all three trains will arrive at Jammu Tawi Station at 8.30 am.
Senior Divisional Commercial Manager (DCM), Jammu Railway Division said, “Keeping in view the demand of passengers and the need of the region, the stoppages of these trains at Samba Station have been restored. This will not only provide convenience to the local public, but will also bring great relief to the devotees coming for the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage. Our effort is to provide better facilities to passengers and to make railway services more accessible.”
The officials have asked all passengers to obtain information regarding train schedules from the official website of Railways, NTES or by dialling 139.
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