Amit Shah launches Vande Bharat Express running from Delhi to Katra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday described the launch of the New Delhi- Katra Vande Bharat Express as a "special Navratri gift" for Vaishno Devi pilgrims and said it will provide a big boost for tourism in Jammu and Kashmir.
"A Navratri gift for my sisters and brothers of Jammu as well as devotees of Maa Vaishno Devi! The New Vande Bharat Express from New Delhi to Maa Vaishno Devi, Katra will improve connectivity as well as spiritual tourism. Congratulations to everyone!" Modi tweeted along with the hashtag VandeBharatMaaKeDwar. The prime minister pointed out in a subsequent tweet that with state-of-the-art facilities, 'Vande Bharat Express' built-in India, devotees can now reach Katra from Delhi in just 8 hours.