New Delhi–Varanasi Vande Bharat Express

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New Delhi - Varanasi Junction
Vande Bharat Express
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Overview
Service type Vande Bharat Express
Locale Delhi and Uttar Pradesh
First service15 February 2019;6 years ago (2019-02-15)
Current operator(s) Northern Railways (NR)
Route
Termini New Delhi (NDLS)
Varanasi Junction (BSB)
Stops2
Distance travelled759 km (472 mi)
Average journey time08 hrs
Service frequencySix 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
  • Airline style
  • Rotatable seats
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Auto-rack arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesYes
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Entertainment facilities
Baggage facilitiesOverhead racks
Technical
Rolling stock Vande Bharat 1.0
Vande Bharat 2.0 [1]
(Last service: September 15 2024)
Vande Bharat 3.0
(First service: September 16 2024)
Track gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Electrification 25 kV 50 Hz AC
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph)
Average length480 metres (1,570 ft) (20 coaches)
Track owner(s) Indian Railways
Rake maintenance New 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.

Contents

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] On September 16th 2024 it was given the new 3rd generation Vande Bharat trainset having 20 coaches. [6]

Service

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]
StationStation CodeArrivalDepartureHalt (min)Distance (km)Day
Varanasi JnBSB—15:00——1
Prayagraj JnPRYJ16:3016:322124.21
Kanpur CtrlCNB18:3018:322318.71
New DelhiNDLS23:00——759.01


New Delhi - Varanasi Vande Bharat Express (22436) [8]
StationStation CodeArrivalDepartureHalt (min)Distance (km)Day
New DelhiNDLS—06:00——1
Kanpur CtrlCNB10:0810:102440.21
Prayagraj JnPRYJ12:0812:102634.71
Varanasi JnBSB14:00——759.01

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. [9]

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. ↑ "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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