22234 Patna-New Jalpaiguri Vande Bharat Express


The 22234 Patna-New Jalpaiguri Vande Bharat Express is India’s forty-third (43rd) semi-high-speed train, connecting the state of Bihar to the state of West Bengal. The train running from Patna Junction to New Jalpaiguri Junction, passes through multiple cities and stops at Patna Saheb, Begusarai, Khagaria Junction, Naugachia, Katihar Junction, and KishanGanj along its route.


Key Components of 22234 Patna-New Jalpaiguri Vande Bharat Express


OverviewTrain ScheduleTrain Routes
Stops and TimingFaresFrequency
Coach PositionPlatform NumberSpeed
DistanceTravel TimeConnecting Regions
Intermediate StationsFeatures and FacilitiesT1 | T2

Overview: 22234 Patna-New Jalpaiguri Vande Bharat Express


Train Service:Vande Bharat Express (formerly known as Train18)
Train Type:Semi-High-Speed
Train Name:Patna-New Jalpaiguri Vande Bharat Express
Train Number:22234
Train Series:Forty-Third Vande Bharat Express Train
Train Generation:Forty-First 2nd Generation | Twenty-Seventh Mini Vande Bharat 2.0 Express Train
Train Version: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:NorthEast Frontier Railways (NFR)
Inaugural Run:12 March 2024
Commercial Run:14 March 2024
Reverse Route:22233 New Jalpaiguri-Patna Vande Bharat Express

Train Schedule: 22234 Patna-New Jalpaiguri Vande Bharat Express


Start/Originating Station Name:Patna Junction
Station Code:PNBE
Departure Time:01:00 PM
Platform Number:10
Arrives To (First Stop):Patna Saheb
Station Code:PNC
Arrival Time:01:12 PM
Platform Number:1
Departure Time:01:14 PM
Next Arrives To (Second Stop):Begusarai
Station Code:BGS
Arrival Time:03:18 PM
Platform Number:2
Departure Time:03:20 PM
Next Arrives To (Third Stop):Khagaria Junction
Station Code:KGG
Arrival Time:03:48 PM
Platform Number:2
Departure Time:03:50 PM
Next Arrives To (Fourth Stop):Naugachia
Station Code:NNA
Arrival Time:04:33 PM
Platform Number:1
Departure Time:04:35 PM
Next Arrives To (Fifth Stop):Katihar Junction
Station Code:KIR
Arrival Time:05:35 PM
Platform Number:5
Departure Time:05:40 PM
Next Arrives To (Sixth Stop):KishanGanj
Station Code:KNE
Arrival Time:06:44 PM
Platform Number:2
Departure Time:06:46 PM
End/Terminating Station Name:New Jalpaiguri Junction
Station Code:NJP
Arrival Time:08:00 PM
Platform Number:2

Train Route: 22234 Patna-New Jalpaiguri Vande Bharat Express


Start or Departure From:Patna Junction
Station Code:PNBE
Arrives To (First Halt):Patna Saheb
Station Code:PNC
Next Arrives To (Second Halt):Begusarai
Station Code:BGS
Next Arrives To (Third Halt):Khagaria Junction
Station Code:KGG
Next Arrives To (Fourth Halt):Naugachia
Station Code:NNA
Next Arrives To (Fifth Halt):Katihar Junction
Station Code:KIR
Next Arrives To (Sixth Halt):KishanGanj
Station Code:KNE
Final Arrival or Destination:New JalpaigurI Junction
Station Code:NJP
Complete Train Routes:Patna Junction-Patna Saheb-Begusarai-Khagaria Junction-Naugachia-Katihar Junction-KishanGanj-New JalpaigurI Junction

Stops and Timing: 22234 Patna-New Jalpaiguri Vande Bharat Express


Number of Stops:6
First Halt Station Name:Patna Saheb
Station Code:PNC
Arrives to First Halt:01:12 PM
Platform Number:1
Halt Time:2 minutes
Departure Time:01:14 PM
Second Halt Station Name:Begusarai
Station Code:BGS
Arrives to Second Halt:03:18 PM
Platform Number:2
Halt Time:2 minutes
Departure Time:03:20 PM
Third Halt Station Name:Khagaria Junction
Station Code:KGG
Arrives to Third Halt:03:48 PM
Platform Number:2
Halt Time:2 minutes
Departure Time:03:50 PM
Fourth Halt Station Name:Naugachia
Station Code:NNA
Arrives to Fourth Halt:04:33 PM
Platform Number:1
Halt Time:2 minutes
Departure Time:04:35 PM
Fifth Halt Station Name:Katihar Junction
Station Code:KIR
Arrives to Fifth Halt:05:35 PM
Platform Number:5
Halt Time:5 minutes
Departure Time:05:40 PM
Sixth Halt Station Name:KishanGanj
Station Code:KNE
Arrives to Sixth Halt:06:44 PM
Platform Number:2
Halt Time:2 minutes
Departure Time:06:46 PM

Fares: 22234 Patna-New Jalpaiguri Vande Bharat Express


Total Fares from Patna Junction to New Jalpaiguri Junction (Source to Destination)


Chair Car Fare (Economy CC Fare) from Patna Junction to New Jalpaiguri Junction:INR 1550
Executive Class Fare (Premium EC Fare) from Patna Junction to New Jalpaiguri Junction:INR 2670

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: 22234 Patna-New Jalpaiguri Vande Bharat Express


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

Coach Position: 22234 Patna-New Jalpaiguri Vande Bharat Express


Coach Serial Number:12345678
Coach Position:T1C1C2E1C3C4C5C6C7T2
Coach Color:Aqua ColorAqua ColorPink ColorAqua ColorAqua ColorAqua ColorAqua ColorAqua Color
Seating Capacity:4478527878787844
Travel Class:CCCCECCCCCCCCCCC
Seating Arrangement:3×23×22×23×23×23×23×23X2

Platform Number: 22234 Patna-New Jalpaiguri Vande Bharat Express


Station Route (from Start to End)Station NamePlatform Number
Start/Originating Station:Patna Junction10
First Halt Station:Patna Saheb1
Second Halt Station:Begusarai2
Third Halt Station:Khagaria Junction2
Fourth Halt Station:Naugachia1
Fifth Halt Station:Katihar Junction5
Sixth Halt Station:KishanGanj2
End/Terminal Station:New JalpaigurI Junction2

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: 22234 Patna-New Jalpaiguri Vande Bharat Express


Maximum Permitted Speed:110 km/h
Average Speed:68 km/h

Distance: 22234 Patna-New Jalpaiguri Vande Bharat Express


Total Distance Traveled from Patna Junction to New Jalpaiguri Junction (Source to Destination)


Total Distance Traveled from Patna Junction to New Jalpaiguri Junction:471 km

Travel Time: 22234 Patna-New Jalpaiguri Vande Bharat Express


Total Time Taken from Patna Junction to New Jalpaiguri Junction (Source to Destination)


Total Time Taken from Patna Junction to New Jalpaiguri Junction:07 hours

Connecting Regions: 22234 Patna-New Jalpaiguri Vande Bharat Express


Connecting State:Bihar and West Bengal
Connecting Cities:Patna and New Jalpaiguri
Journey Days:Single Day

Intermediate Stations: 22234 Patna-New Jalpaiguri Vande Bharat Express


Total Intermediate Stations between Patna Junction and New Jalpaiguri Junction (Source to Destination)


Total Intermediate Stations between Patna Junction and New Jalpaiguri Junction:107 Intermediate Stations (Including 6 Halt Stations)

Features and Facilities: 22234 Patna-New Jalpaiguri Vande Bharat Express


No. of Coaches:8
Coach Class(es):The Mini Vande Bharat Express is equipped with two types of coaches: AC Chair Car coaches, numbered from C1 to C7, and AC Executive Chair Car coaches designated as E1.
Coach Positions:In the 8-coach Mini Vande Bharat Express, Coaches No. 1 and 2 are assigned to coach positions C1 and C2, Coaches No. 4 to 8 are allocated to coach positions C3 to C7, and Coaches No. 3 are designated for coach position E1.
No of AC Chair Coach Classes:7
Seating Arrangement AC Chair Car:3×2
No of AC Executive Chair Car Coach Classes:1
Seating Arrangement AC Executive Chair Car:2×2
Total Passenger Seating Capacity:530
Seating Passengers Capacity by Coach No:In the seating arrangement, both C1 and C7 coaches are designed for 44 passengers each. Moving to C2 through C6 coaches, these compartments offer spacious seating for 78 passengers each. Additionally, E1 coach is tailored to accommodate a total of 52 passengers comfortably.
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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