New Delhi – Varanasi Vande Bharat Express


The 22435 / 22436 New DelhiVaranasi 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

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 in a travel time of 8 hours with an average speed of. The service has 2 intermediate stops. The Maximum Permissible Speed is.
StationStation CodeArrivalDepartureHalt Distance Day
Varanasi JnBSB15:001
Prayagraj JnPRYJ16:3016:322124.21
Kanpur CtrlCNB18:3018:322318.71
New DelhiNDLS23:00759.01

StationStation CodeArrivalDepartureHalt Distance Day
New DelhiNDLS06:001
Kanpur CtrlCNB10:0810:102440.21
Prayagraj JnPRYJ12:0812:102634.71
Varanasi JnBSB14:00759.01

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.