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.

Not to be confused with Varanasi–New Delhi Vande Bharat Express, India's 35th semi high-speed Vande Bharat Express train.

New Delhi - Varanasi Junction
Vande Bharat Express
Overview
Service typeVande Bharat Express
LocaleDelhi and Uttar Pradesh
First service15 February 2019 (2019-02-15)
Current operator(s)Northern Railways (NR)
Route
TerminiNew Delhi (NDLS)
Varanasi Junction (BSB)
Stops2
Distance travelled759 km (472 mi)
Average journey time08 hrs
Service frequencySix days a week [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)22436 / 22435
Line(s) usedKanpur–Delhi section
Mughalsarai–Kanpur section
On-board services
Class(es)AC Chair Car, AC Executive Chair Car
Seating arrangements
  • Airline style
  • Rotatable seats
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Auto-rack arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesYes
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Entertainment facilities
Baggage facilitiesOverhead racks
Technical
Rolling stockVande Bharat 1.0
Vande Bharat 2.0[1]
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Electrification25 kV 50 Hz AC
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph)
Average length384 metres (1,260 ft) (16 coaches)
Track owner(s)Indian Railways
Rake maintenanceNew Delhi (Shakur Basti DEMU Care Center)

Overview

This 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

Initially the 1st generation Vande Bharat trainset were used, later they were replaced by the 2nd generation Vande Bharat trainset.[5]

Service

The 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).[6]

Incidents

A 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.[7]

See also

Notes
  1. Except Thursdays

References
  1. "Upgraded Vande Bharat 2.0 starts playing between Delhi and Varanasi". Hindustan Times. 22 March 2023.
  2. K, K. "22436/New Delhi - Varanasi Vande Bharat Express - New Delhi to Varanasi NR/Northern Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
  3. K, K. "22435/Varanasi - New Delhi Vande Bharat Express - Varanasi to New Delhi NR/Northern Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
  4. Shah, Narendra (15 February 2019). "PM Modi flags off engine-less Vande Bharat Express". Metro Rail News. Retrieved 16 December 2022.
  5. "Upgraded Vande Bharat 2.0 starts plying between Delhi and Varanasi". Hindustan Times. 22 March 2023. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  6. "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.
  7. Bhargava, Yuthika (16 February 2019). "Vande Bharat Express breaks down on return journey to Delhi". The Hindu. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
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