The Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express recorded over 16,300 passengers in its first four days of operations, according to Northern Railway officials. Launched on 2 May, the semi-high-speed service reported average occupancy of around 82%, reflecting strong demand from commuters, tourists, and pilgrims travelling across Jammu and Kashmir.
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