Shri Shakti Exp 22462 Train Schedule

SHRI SHAKTI EXP (22462) runs from Vaishno Devi Katra to Delhi. It departs from Vaishno Devi Katra station (SVDK) at 23:25 from platform 5 and arrives at New Delhi station (NDLS) at 09:50 on platform 4. SHRI SHAKTI EXP takes 24 hrs to cover the distance of 655 km between Vaishno Devi Katra and Delhi. It is a superfast train. The average speed of this train is 27.291666666666668 kmph. It has classes First AC (1A), Second AC (2A) and Third AC (3A). This train runs daily. Final chart for SHRI SHAKTI EXP is prepared at Vaishno Devi Katra usually 3-4 hours before train departure time.

SHRI SHAKTI EXP runs with an LHB Rake and has a total of 22 coaches. It has 2 first ac coaches, 5 second ac coaches, 1 pantry car coach and 12 third ac coaches. The full coach composition is:

Engine--EOG--H1--H2--A1--A2--A3--A4--A5--PC--B1--B2--B3--B4--B5--B6--B7--B8--B9--B10--B11--B12--EOG

Vaishno Devi is located in the state of Jammu and Kashmir (Jammu region). Vaishno Devi temple is one of the most popular religious spot in India. More than 10 million pilgrims visit Vaishno Devi every year. The temple is located on a 2800 ft high Trikuta Mountain. To go to Vaishno Devi, you first go to Jammu (a major railway head in North India). From Jammu, travel by road to Katra - 50 km. Katra serves as the base camp for pilgrims who visit Vaishno Devi. At Katra, one has to register for the Yatra. Around Katra, there are many caves where Devis (Goddesses) and Devatas (Gods) of Hindu mythology prefer to stay. Also one can visit Shiv Khori Gufa - some 4 hours drive on dusty and rough road. The cave is more than 150 mts long and there is a Svayambhu Lingum, which constantly baths in a milky lime fluid dripping from the ceiling. The route from Jammu to Shiv Khori is full of beautiful and picturesque mountains, waterfalls and lakes. Nearest airport from Vaishno Devi is in Jammu, just 34 km away.

Delhi is the capital city of India. It is second most populous city of India with a population of more than 1.25 crore. It is well connected to almost all of India. Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi is the busiest airport of India. Following its overhaul and with introduction of terminal 3, its passenger handling capacity increased many folds, and was voted as Best airport in the world in 2015. Intra-city connectivity in Delhi is at par with other developed cities in the world owing to world class Delhi-metro. Being the capital city of India, Delhi is home to embassies of almost all the popular countries. Famous tourist attractions in Delhi are Akshardham temple, Lotus temple, Jama Masjid, Humayun's Tomb, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Qutab Minar, Red Fort, India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhawan and Parliament House. Connaught Place, Khan Market and the Hauz Khas Village are heaven for the foodies as these places have lots of restaurants offering varied lip-smacking cuisines.