New Delhi–Varanasi Vande Bharat Express
{{Infobox rail service
| name = New Delhi - Varanasi Junction
Vande Bharat Express
| color = 28457D
| image =22436 - New Delhi–Varanasi Junction - Vande Bharat Express - Kanpur Central Railway Station - Kanpur 20230722 100906.jpg
| image_width = 300px
| type = Vande Bharat Express
| locale = Delhi and Uttar Pradesh
| first = 15 February 2019
| last =
| operator = Northern Railways (NR)
| ridership =
| start = New Delhi (NDLS)
| stops = 2
| end = Varanasi Junction (BSB)
| distance = 759 km (472 mi)
| journeytime = 08 hrs
| frequency = Six days a week [a]
|line_used=Kanpur–Delhi section
Mughalsarai–Kanpur section| class = AC Chair Car, AC Executive Chair Car
| seating =
- Airline style
- Rotatable seats
| sleeping = No | autorack =No | catering = Yes | observation = Large windows
| entertainment =
- On-board WiFi
- Infotainment System
| baggage = Overhead racks
| otherfacilities=
| stock = Vande Bharat 1.0
[[Vande Bharat (trainset)[1]
| gauge = 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
| el =
| trainnumber = 22436 / 22435
| trainlength=384 metres (1,260 ft) (16 coaches)
| owners = Indian Railways
| electrification = 25 kV 50 Hz AC
| speed = 130 km/h (81 mph)
| maintenance=New Delhi (Shakur Basti DEMU Care Center)
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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.
Overview
[edit]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
[edit]Initially the 1st generation Vande Bharat trainset were used, later they were replaced by the 2nd generation Vande Bharat trainset.[5]
Service
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- Varanasi–New Delhi Vande Bharat Express
- Vande Bharat Express
- Tejas Express
- Gatimaan Express
- New Delhi railway station
- Varanasi Junction railway station
Notes
[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.
- ^ "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.
