New Delhi–Varanasi Vande Bharat Express
The 22436/22435 New Delhi - Varanasi Jn Vande Bharat Express is India's 1st semi-high speed, electric multiple unit train, connecting the states of New Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.
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Service type | Vande Bharat Express | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Locale | Delhi and Uttar Pradesh | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
First service | 15 February 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Current operator(s) | Northern Railways (NR) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Route | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Termini | New Delhi (NDLS) Varanasi Junction (BSB) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stops | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Distance travelled | 759 km (472 mi) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Average journey time | 08 hrs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Service frequency | Six days a week [a] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Train number(s) | 22436 / 22435 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Line(s) used | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
On-board services | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Class(es) | AC Chair Car, AC Executive Chair Car | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Seating arrangements |
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Sleeping arrangements | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Auto-rack arrangements | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Catering facilities | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Entertainment facilities |
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Baggage facilities | Overhead racks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Technical | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rolling stock | Vande Bharat 1.0 Vande Bharat 2.0[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Electrification | 25 kV 50 Hz AC | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating speed | 130 km/h (81 mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Average length | 480 metres (1,570 ft) (20 coaches) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Track owner(s) | Indian Railways | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rake maintenance | New Delhi (Shakur Basti DEMU Care Center) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Overview
editThis train is operated by Indian Railways, connecting New Delhi, Kanpur Central, Prayagaraj Jn, and Varanasi Jn. It is currently operated with train numbers 22436/22435 on 6 days a week basis.[2][3][4]
Rakes
editInitially the 1st generation Vande Bharat trainset were used, later they were replaced by the 2nd generation Vande Bharat trainset.[5] On September 16th 2024 it was given the new 3rd generation Vande Bharat trainset having 20 coaches.[6]
Service
editThe 22435/22436 New Delhi - Varanasi Jn Vande Bharat Express operates 6 days a week, covering a distance of 759 km (472 mi) in a travel time of 8hrs with an average speed of 95 km/h (59 mph), making it the fastest passenger in the Indian Railways network. The Maximum Permissible is 130 km/h (81 mph).[7]
Incidents
editA day after the train's launch, it hit a cow when returning from Varanasi. This incident took place at Barhan, 15 km from Tundla in Uttar Pradesh. It was reported as a case of skidding wheels after the train ran over a cattle.[8]
See also
editNotes
edit- ^ Except Thursdays
References
edit- ^ "Upgraded Vande Bharat 2.0 starts playing between Delhi and Varanasi". Hindustan Times. 22 March 2023.
- ^ K, K. "22436/New Delhi - Varanasi Vande Bharat Express - New Delhi to Varanasi NR/Northern Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
- ^ K, K. "22435/Varanasi - New Delhi Vande Bharat Express - Varanasi to New Delhi NR/Northern Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
- ^ Shah, Narendra (15 February 2019). "PM Modi flags off engine-less Vande Bharat Express". Metro Rail News. Retrieved 16 December 2022.
- ^ "Upgraded Vande Bharat 2.0 starts plying between Delhi and Varanasi". Hindustan Times. 22 March 2023. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
- ^ "PM Narendra Modi to flag off 6 new Vande Bharat trains today 20 coach Varanasi-Delhi train included". Zee business. 16 September 2024.
- ^ "IRCTC Vande Bharat Express (Delhi-Varanasi Train 18): Train ticket, fare, route, timings, schedule, time table". www.timesnownews.com. 17 February 2019. Retrieved 16 December 2022.
- ^ Bhargava, Yuthika (16 February 2019). "Vande Bharat Express breaks down on return journey to Delhi". The Hindu. Retrieved 26 May 2023.