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New Delhi–Varanasi Vande Bharat Express

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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; 6 years ago (2019-02-15)
Current operatorNorthern Railways (NR)
Route
TerminiNew Delhi (NDLS)
Varanasi Junction (BSB)
Stops2
Distance travelled759 km (472 mi)
Average journey time08 hrs
Service frequencySix days a week [a]
Train number22436 / 22435
Lines used
On-board services
ClassesAC 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]
(Last service: September 15 2024)
Vande Bharat 3.0
(First service: September 16 2024)
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Electrification25 kV 50 Hz AC
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph)
Average length480 metres (1,570 ft) (20 coaches)
Track ownerIndian Railways
Rake maintenanceNew Delhi (Shakur Basti DEMU Care Center)

The 22435 / 22436 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

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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

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Initially 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

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The 22435/22436 Varanasi Jn - New Delhi Vande Bharat Express operates six days a week except Thursdays, covering a distance of 759 km (472 mi) in a travel time of 8 hours with an average speed of 95 km/h (59 mph). The service has 2 intermediate stops. The Maximum Permissible Speed is 130 km/h (81 mph).

Varanasi - New Delhi Vande Bharat Express (22435) [7]
Station Station Code Arrival Departure Halt (min) Distance (km) Day
Varanasi Jn BSB — 15:00 — — 1
Prayagraj Jn PRYJ 16:30 16:32 2 124.2 1
Kanpur Ctrl CNB 18:30 18:32 2 318.7 1
New Delhi NDLS 23:00 — — 759.0 1


New Delhi - Varanasi Vande Bharat Express (22436) [8]
Station Station Code Arrival Departure Halt (min) Distance (km) Day
New Delhi NDLS — 06:00 — — 1
Kanpur Ctrl CNB 10:08 10:10 2 440.2 1
Prayagraj Jn PRYJ 12:08 12:10 2 634.7 1
Varanasi Jn BSB 14:00 — — 759.0 1

Incidents

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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.[9]

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Except Thursdays

References

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  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. ^ "PM Narendra Modi to flag off 6 new Vande Bharat trains today 20 coach Varanasi-Delhi train included". Zee business. 16 September 2024.
  7. ^ "(22435) Varanasi - New Delhi Vande Bharat Express Live Running Status". RailRadar. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
  8. ^ "(22436) New Delhi - Varanasi Vande Bharat Express Live Running Status". RailRadar. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
  9. ^ 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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