New Delhi – Varanasi Vande Bharat Express

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

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.

New Delhi – Varanasi Junction Vande Bharat Express
Overview
Service type	Vande Bharat Express
Locale	Delhi and Uttar Pradesh
First service	15 February 2019 (2019-02-15)
Current operator	Northern Railways (NR)
Route
Termini	New Delhi (NDLS) Varanasi Junction (BSB)
Stops	2
Distance travelled	759 km (472 mi)
Average journey time	08 hrs
Service frequency	Six days a week
Train number	22436 / 22435
Lines used	Delhi–Kanpur section Kanpur–DDU section (till Prayagraj Jn) Prayagraj–Varanasi line (via Gyanpur Road)
On-board services
Classes	AC Chair Car, AC Executive Chair Car
Seating arrangements	Airline style Rotatable seats
Sleeping arrangements	No
Auto-rack arrangements	No
Catering facilities	Yes
Observation facilities	Large windows
Entertainment facilities	On-board WiFi Infotainment System
Baggage facilities	Overhead racks
Technical
Rolling stock	Vande Bharat 1.0 Vande Bharat 2.0 (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 speed	130 km/h (81 mph)
Average length	480 metres (1,570 ft) (20 coaches)
Track owner	Indian Railways
Rake maintenance	New Delhi (Shakur Basti DEMU Care Center)
Route map 22436 ↓ New Delhi New Delhi Uttar Pradesh border Kanpur Central Prayagraj Junction 22435 ↑ Varanasi Junction

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.

Rakes

Initially the 1st generation Vande Bharat trainset were used, later they were replaced by the 2nd generation Vande Bharat trainset. On September 16th 2024 it was given the new 3rd generation Vande Bharat trainset having 20 coaches.

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)

Station	Station Code	Arrival	Departure	Halt (min)	Distance (km)	Day
Varanasi Jn	BSB	—N/a	15:00	—N/a	—N/a	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	—N/a	—N/a	759.0	1

New Delhi - Varanasi Vande Bharat Express (22436)

Station	Station Code	Arrival	Departure	Halt (min)	Distance (km)	Day
New Delhi	NDLS	—N/a	06:00	—N/a	—N/a	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	—N/a	—N/a	759.0	1

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.

See also

• Varanasi–New Delhi Vande Bharat Express
• Vande Bharat Express
• Tejas Express
• Gatimaan Express
• New Delhi railway station
• Varanasi Junction railway station