22436 New Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express Train


The 22436 New Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express is India’s first (1st) semi-high-speed train, connecting the Union Territory of Delhi to the state of Uttar Pradesh. The train running from New Delhi to Varanasi Junction, passes through multiple cities and stops at Kanpur Central and Prayagraj Junction along its route.


Key Components of 22436 New Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express Train


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Stops and TimingFaresFrequency
Coach PositionPlatform NumberSpeed
DistanceTravel TimeConnecting Regions
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Overview: 22436 New Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express


Train Service:Vande Bharat Express (formerly known as Train18)
Train Type:Semi-High-Speed
Train Name:New Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express
Train Number:22436
Train Series:First (1st) Vande Bharat Express Train
Train Generation:First Train | First Generation->Upgraded in 2023 to the 2nd Generation
Train Version:Vande Bharat 1.0 or VB1->Now Vande Bharat 2.0 or VB2
Designed By:Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO)
Manufactured By:Integral Coach Factory (ICF)
Operated By:Indian Railways
Current Operator Zone:Northern Railways (NR)
Inaugural Run:15 February 2019
Commercial Run:15 February 2019
Reverse Route:22435-Varanasi New Delhi Vande Bharat Express Train

Train Schedule: 22436 New Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express


Start/Originating Station Name:New Delhi
Station Code:NDLS
Departure Time:06:00 AM
Platform Number:16
Arrives To (First Stop):Kanpur Central
Station Code:CNB
Arrival Time:10:08 AM
Platform Number:5
Departure Time:10:10 AM
Next Arrives To (Second Stop):Prayagraj Junction
Station Code:PRYJ
Arrival Time:12:08 PM
Platform Number:6
Departure Time:12:10 PM
End/Terminating Station Name:Varanasi Junction
Station Code:BSB
Arrival Time:02:00 PM
Platform Number:6/1

Train Routes: 22436 New Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express


Start or Departure From:New Delhi
Station Code:NDLS
Arrives To (First Halt):Kanpur Central
Station Code:CNB
Next Arrives To (Second Halt):Prayagraj Junction
Station Code:PRYJ
Final Arrival or Destination:Varanasi Junction
Station Code:BSB
Complete Train Routes:New Delhi-Kanpur Central-Prayagraj Junction-Varanasi Junction

Stops and Timing: 22436 New Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express


Number of Stops:2
First Halt Station Name:Kanpur Central
Station Code:CNB
Arrives to First Halt:10:08 AM
Platform Number:5
Halt Time:2 minutes
Departure Time:10:10 AM
Second Halt Station Name:Prayagraj Junction
Station Code:PRYJ
Arrives to Second Halt:12:08 PM
Platform Number:6
Halt Time:2 minutes
Departure Time:12:10 PM

Fares: 22436 New Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express


Total Fares from New Delhi to Varanasi (Source to Destination)


Chair Car Fare (Economy CC Fare) from New Delhi to Varanasi:INR 1805
Executive Class Fare (Premium EC Fare) from New Delhi to Varanasi:INR 3355

Fares Between Any Two Stations from New Delhi to Varanasi (Source to Destination)


Start From:Arrives To:CC FareEC Fare
New DelhiKanpur CentralINR 1115INR 2130
New DelhiPrayagraj JunctionINR 1420INR 2760
New DelhiVaranasi JunctionINR 1805INR 3355
Kanpur CentralPrayagraj JunctionINR 610INR 1180
Kanpur CentralVaranasi JunctionINR 1050INR 1865
Prayagraj JunctionVaranasi JunctionINR 710INR 1195

Note: For the most up-to-date ticket fares, we recommend visiting the Indian Railways website. The ticket price includes various components such as the base fare, reservation charges, superfast charges, GST, and catering charges (Please note that the above fares are applicable only for the General Quota). Collectively, all these different charges contribute to the total cost of the ticket.


Frequency: 22436 New Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express


The 22436 New Delhi Varanasi Vande Bharat Express operates every day of the week except Thursdays, providing service six days a week from Sunday to Saturday.


Frequency:All Days Except Thursday or 6 Days in a Week
Running Days:Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday

Coach Position: 22436 New Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express


Coach Serial Number:12345678910111213141516
Coach Position:T1C1C2C3C4C5C6C7E1E2C8C9C10C11C12C13C14T2
Coach Color:Aqua ColorAqua ColorAqua ColorAqua ColorAqua ColorAqua ColorAqua ColorPink ColorPink ColorAqua ColorAqua ColorAqua ColorAqua ColorAqua ColorAqua ColorAqua Color
Seating Capacity:44787878787878525278787878787844
Travel Class:CCCCCCCCCCCCCCECECECCCCCCCCCCCCC
Seating Arrangement:3×23×23×23×23×23×23×22X22X23X23X23X23X23X23X23X2

Platform Number: 22436 New Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express


Route (from Start to End)Station NamePlatform Number
Start/Originating Station:New Delhi16
First Halt Station:Kanpur Central5
Second Halt Station:Prayagraj Junction6
End/Terminal Station:Varanasi Junction6/1

Note: If the platform number is not confirmed, it might be challenging to predict, especially for a running train. Stay updated for any announcements or real-time information. Stay tuned for further updates. For the latest and most accurate platform updates, we recommend visiting the station.


Speed: 22436 New Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express


Maximum Permitted Speed:130 km/h
Average Speed:95 km/h

Distance: 22436 New Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express


Total Distance Traveled from New Delhi to Varanasi (Source to Destination)


Total Distance Traveled from New Delhi to Varanasi:759 km

Distance Between Any Two Stations from New Delhi to Varanasi (Source to Destination)


Start From:Arrives To:Distance
New DelhiKanpur Central441 km
New DelhiPrayagraj Junction635 km
New DelhiVaranasi Junction759 km
Kanpur CentralPrayagraj Junction194 km
Kanpur CentralVaranasi Junction318 km
Prayagraj JunctionVaranasi Junction124 km

Travel Time: 22436 New Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express


Total Time Taken from New Delhi to Varanasi (Source to Destination)


Total Time Taken from New Delhi to Varanasi:08 hours

Travel Time Between Any Two Stations from New Delhi to Varanasi (Source to Destination)


Start From:Departure TimeArrives To:Arrival TimeTravel Time
New Delhi06:00 AMKanpur Central10:08 AM4 hours 8 minutes
New Delhi06:00 AMPrayagraj Junction12:08 PM6 hours 8 minutes
New Delhi06:00 AMVaranasi Junction02:00 PM8 hours
Kanpur Central10:10 AMPrayagraj Junction12:08 PM1 hour 58 minutes
Kanpur Central10:10 AMVaranasi Junction02:00 PM3 hours 50 minutes
Prayagraj Junction12:10 PMVaranasi Junction02:00 PM1 hour 50 minutes

Connecting Regions: 22436 New Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express


Connecting UT and State:Delhi and Uttar Pradesh
Connecting City:New Delhi and Varanasi
Journey Days:Single Day

Intermediate Stations: 22436 New Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express


Total Intermediate Stations between New Delhi and Varanasi (Source to Destination)


Total Intermediate Stations between New Delhi and Varanasi:121 Intermediate Stations (Including 2 Halt Stations)

Features and Facilities: 22436 New Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express


No. of Coaches:16
Coach Class(es):The Vande Bharat Express is equipped with two types of coaches: AC Chair Car coaches, numbered from C1 to C14, and AC Executive Chair Car coaches designated as E1 and E2.
Coach Positions:In the 16-coach Vande Bharat Express, Coaches No. 1 to 7 are assigned to coach positions C1 to C7, Coaches No. 8 and 9 are designated for coach positions E1 and E2, and Coaches No. 10 to 16 are allocated to coach positions C8 to C14.
No of AC Chair Coach Classes:14
Seating Arrangement AC Chair Car:3×2
No of AC Executive Chair Car Coach Classes:2
Seating Arrangement AC Executive Chair Car:2×2
Total Passenger Seating Capacity:1128
Seating Passengers Capacity by Coach No:In the seating arrangement, both C1 and C14 coaches are designed to accommodate 44 passengers each. Moving on to C2 through C13 coaches, these compartments offer spacious seating for 78 passengers each. Additionally, E1 and E2 coaches are tailored to comfortably accommodate a total of 52 passengers each.
AC Chair Coaches Color:Aqua Color
AC Executive Chair Coaches Color:Pink Color
Pantry/Catering facilities:Yes (On Board Catering/E-Catering)
Observation Facilities:Large Windows in All Coaches
Entertainment Facilities:On-board WiFi, Infotainment System, Reading Light, Electric, Outlets, Bottle Holder, Seat Pockets, Tray Table
Charging Facilities:Yes
Sleeping:No
Seating Arrangement:Airline Style, Rotatable seats
Baggage Facilities:Overhead Racks
Sleeper Classes:No
Other FacilitiesKAVACH, Additional Parking Brakes and Traction Motor System, Smoke Alarms, CCTV Cameras, Bio-Vacuum Toilets, Sensor-based Water Taps, Roller Blinds, Automatic Doors, Odour Control System

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