The 22461/22462 ''Shri Shakti Express'' is an AC

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run by

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between and railway stations in India. Indian Prime Minister

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had on 4 July 2014 flagged off this train from Katra Vaishno Devi while commissioning the 25-km-long Udhampur-Katra line, built at an estimated cost of Rs 1,132.75 crore. At the function, the Prime Minister had named the train Shri Shakti Express and said such services are planned from major cities in the country. The

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shrine attracts about 10 million pilgrims annually. The Train started its regular commercial operations from July 14, 2014. The train connectivity to Katra is part of the ambitious Kashmir rail link project marking region's rail connectivity with the rest of the country. The train traverses through eight tunnels and 29 minor bridges en route Udhampur – Katra track.

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The 22461/22462 Shri Shakti Express is an AC

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between and railway stations in India.

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Shri Shakti Express (New Delhi to Shri Maa Vaishno Devi Katra)Shri Shakti Express (Shri Maa Vaishno Devi Katra to New Delhi)
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