Jammu, May 3: The Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express has received an enthusiastic response, with over 8,900 passengers travelling on the route in the first two days of operations, officials said on Sunday.
Passengers are paying Rs 730, excluding catering charges, for the journey, they said, asserting that the rail route is emerging as an affordable and comfortable travel option as airfares between the two cities range from Rs 4,000 to Rs 6,000.
According to railway officials, around 3,925 passengers travelled on the train on its inaugural day, while the number crossed 5,000 on the second day of operations on May 3.
The positive response is being seen as a boost to rail connectivity on the Jammu-Srinagar route, with the service offering a cheaper and convenient alternative to air travel, they said.
The semi-high-speed train covers the distance between Jammu and Srinagar in about four hours and 45 minutes, offering a faster and more convenient alternative to road travel, officials said. (PTI)
Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat garners positive response; 8,925 passengers travel in two days
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