New Delhi–Amb Andaura Vande Bharat Express

The 22447/22448 New Delhi - Amb Andaura Vande Bharat Express is India's 4th Vande Bharat Express train, connecting the states of New Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh.

New Delhi - Amb Andaura
Vande Bharat Express
New Delhi - Amb Andaura Vande Bharat Express At Panipat Junction railway station
Overview
Service typeVande Bharat Express
LocaleDelhi, Haryana, Chandigarh, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh
First service13 October 2022; 3 years ago (2022-10-13)
Current operatorNorthern Railways (NR)
Route
TerminiNew Delhi (NDLS)
Amb Andaura (AADR)
Stops4
Distance travelled412 km (256 mi)
Average journey time05 hrs 15 mins
Service frequencySix days a week [a]
Train number22447 / 22448
Lines usedNew Delhi - Kalka (till Chandigarh Jn)
Chandigarh - Amb Andaura line
On-board services
ClassesAC Chair Car, AC Executive Chair Car
Seating arrangements
  • Airline style
  • Rotatable seats
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows in all coaches
Entertainment facilities
Baggage facilitiesOverhead racks
Technical
Rolling stockVande Bharat 1.0
Track gaugeIndian gauge
1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) broad gauge
Electrification25 kV 50 Hz AC Overhead line
Operating speed76 km/h (47 mph) to 79 km/h (49 mph) (Avg.)
Average length384 metres (1,260 ft) (16 coaches)
Track ownerIndian Railways
Rake maintenanceNew Delhi (Shakur Basti DEMU Care Center)

Overview

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This train is operated by Indian Railways, connecting New Delhi, Ambala Cantt. Jn, Chandigarh Jn, Anandpur Sahib, Una Himachal and Amb Andaura. It is currently operated with train numbers 22447/22448 on 6 days a week basis.[1][2][3]

Rakes

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It was flagged off with the improved 2nd Generation Vande Bharat Express train and was designed and manufactured by the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) under the leadership of Sudhanshu Mani at Perambur, Chennai under the Make in India initiative. However, once the 22439/22440 NDLS SVDK Vande Bharat was given the latest Vande Bharat 3.0 rakes, its Vande Bharat 1.0 rake was given to this train.

Service

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The 22447/22448 New Delhi - Amb Andaura Vande Bharat Express operates six days a week except Tuesdays, covering a distance of 412 km (256 mi) in a travel time of 5 hours with an average speed of 79 km/h (49 mph). The service has 4 intermediate stops. The Maximum Permissible Speed is 130 km/h (81 mph).

See also

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Notes

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  1. Except Tuesdays

References

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