Jammu–Katra Rail Services Suspended Amid Flooding and Landslides

Rail operations along the Jammu–Katra route have been suspended for over nine days due to severe flooding, track damage, and landslides triggered by historic monsoon rainfall ([turn0search0], [turn0search5]). The heavy downpour has caused multiple breaches and track misalignments, especially between Pathankot and Jammu, severely disrupting rail connectivity

The Northern Railways has cancelled 68 incoming and outgoing trains at Jammu and Katra stations—these cancellations are expected to remain in effect until September 30 unless conditions improve

Restoration Efforts & Passenger Support

• Shuttle Services Introduced
  From September 1 onwards, a shuttle service with four daily trains between Jammu and Katra has been launched. This service aims to assist stranded commuters, pilgrims, and restoration workers with essential transport access
• Stranded Passenger Rescue
  Over the past few days, 5,784 passengers have been evacuated using seven long-distance special trains and regular shuttle operations
• Gradual Resumption of Long-Distance Trains
  Services on key routes—including Kolkata–Jammu, Jammu–Kolkata, and the prestigious Vande Bharat Express—are set to resume gradually, with the Vande Bharat expected to be operational from September 7
• Crisis Response and Coordination
  Rail and railway police teams, in collaboration with district authorities, have established help centers at major stations such as Jammu Tawi and Katra to assist travelers and manage the evolving situation

Broader Context & Impacts

The disruption comes on the heels of Jammu recording its heaviest one-day rainfall since 1910, leading to a deadly landslide near the Vaishno Devi route that claimed over 30 lives and precipitated a cancellation of pilgrimages. Both rail and road linkages across the region have been severely impacted, stranding thousands

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