The 22436 New Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express is India’s first (1st) semi-high-speed train, connecting the NCT 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.
Train Timetables and Schedules
Station Name | Arrival | Departure | Halt Time | Distance |
New Delhi | Start | 06:00 AM | -- | 0 km |
Kanpur Central | 10:08 AM | 10:10 AM | 02 min | 441 km |
Prayagraj Junction | 12:08 PM | 12:10 PM | 02 min | 635 km |
Varanasi Junction | 02:00 PM | End | -- | 759 km |
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General Overview
Get a quick overview of the 22436 New Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express, offering fundamental details about this train’s service, series, operator zone, and more.
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 |
No of Coaches | 20 |
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 |
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Platform Number and Stops
Halt/Stops | Station Name | Station Code | *Platform Number |
Start | New Delhi | NDLS | 16 |
First | Kanpur Central | CNB | 4 |
Second | Prayagraj Junction | PRYJ | 6 |
End | Varanasi Junction | BSB | 1 |
Coach Position and Its Components
Coach Serial Number: | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
Coach Position: | ![]() | C2 | C3 | C4 | C5 | C6 | C7 | C8 | C9 | C10 | C11 | E1 | E2 | C12 | C13 | C14 | C15 | C16 | C17 | C18![]() |
Coach Color: | Aqua Color | Aqua Color | Aqua Color | Aqua Color | Aqua Color | Aqua Color | Aqua Color | Aqua Color | Aqua Color | Aqua Color | Aqua Color | Pink Color | Pink Color | Aqua Color | Aqua Color | Aqua Color | Aqua Color | Aqua Color | Aqua Color | Aqua Color |
Seating Capacity: | 44 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 52 | 52 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 44 |
Travel Class: | CC | CC | CC | CC | CC | CC | CC | CC | CC | CC | CC | EC | EC | CC | CC | CC | CC | CC | CC | CC |
Seating Arrangement: | 3×2 | 3×2 | 3×2 | 3×2 | 3×2 | 3×2 | 3×2 | 3×2 | 3×2 | 3×2 | 3×2 | 2X2 | 2X2 | 3X2 | 3X2 | 3X2 | 3X2 | 3X2 | 3X2 | 3X2 |
Train Routes and Frequency
Train Routes | New Delhi → Kanpur Central → Prayagraj Junction → Varanasi Junction |
Frequency | Six days a week, excluding Thursdays |
Running Days | Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays |
Speed and Distance
Speed | Average: 95 km/h | Maximum: 130 km/h |
Distance | 759 km |
Travel Time | 8 hours |
Fares
Station (From/To) | CC Fare (₹) | EC Fare (₹) |
New Delhi to Kanpur Central | 1115 | 2130 |
New Delhi to Prayagraj Junction | 1420 | 2760 |
New Delhi to Varanasi Junction | 1805 | 3355 |
Note: Fares include all additional charges, such as catering fees and other related costs, applicable only for the general quota.
Connecting State and City
Connecting State/UT | Delhi and Uttar Pradesh |
Connecting City | New Delhi and Varanasi |
Journey Days | Single Day |
Intermediate Stations | 2 halts and 122 Intermediate Stations between New Delhi and Varanasi Junction |
Features and Facilities
No. of Coaches | 20 |
Coach Class(es) | The Vande Bharat Express is equipped with two types of coaches: AC Chair Car coaches, numbered from C1 to C18, and AC Executive Chair Car coaches designated as E1 and E2. |
Coach Positions | The Coach Position of Vande Bharat Express 22436 is as follows: C1–C2–C3–C4–C5–C6–C7–C8–C9–C10–C11–E1–E2–C12–C13–C14–C15–C16–C17–C18. In the 20-coach Vande Bharat Express, Coaches No. 1 to 11 are assigned to coach positions C1 and C11, Coaches No. 12 and 13 are designated for coach positions E1 and E2, and Coaches No. 14 to 20 are allocated to coach positions C12 to C18. |
No of AC Chair Coach Classes | 18 |
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 | 1440 |
Seating Passengers Capacity by Coach No | In the seating arrangement, both C1 and C18 coaches are designed to accommodate 44 passengers each. Moving on to C2 through C17 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 Facilities | KAVACH, 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 |
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
What time does the 22436 New Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express depart and arrive?
The train leaves New Delhi at 06:00 AM and reaches Varanasi Junction at 02:00 PM.
How long does the 22436 New Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express take to travel, and how far does it go?
The train covers a distance of 759 km in 8 hours, with an average speed of 95 km/h.
How often does the 22436 New Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express run, and on which days?
This train runs six days a week, but it does not operate on Thursdays.
What is the route of the 22436 New Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express?
The train travels from New Delhi → Kanpur Central → Prayagraj Junction → Varanasi Junction.
How many stops does the 22436 New Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express make?
The train stops at Kanpur Central and Prayagraj Junction.
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