New Delhi – Varanasi Vande Bharat Express
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
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.| Station | Station Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance | 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 |
| Station | Station Code | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance | 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 |