22478-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra New Delhi Vande Bharat Express Train


The 22478 Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra New Delhi Vande Bharat Express is India’s 40th semi-high-speed train, connecting two union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Delhi, passing through the states of Punjab and Haryana. Starting its journey from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (SVDK), the train terminates at New Delhi (NDLS), bridging the union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Delhi. Discover all the important details for Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (SVDK) to New Delhi (NDLS) Vande Bharat Express train, such as General Overview, Timetable, Routes, Stops and Timing, Fares, Frequency, Coach Position, Platform Number, Speed, Distance, Travel Time, Connecting Regions, Intermediate Stations, as well as Features and Facilities.


General Overview: 22478-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra New Delhi Vande Bharat Express Train


Train Service:Vande Bharat Express (formerly known as Train18)
Train Type:Semi-High-Speed
Train Name:Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra-New Delhi Vande Bharat Express
Train Number:22478
Train Series:Forty Vande Bharat Express Train
Train Generation:Thirty-Eighth 2nd Generation
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:Northern Railways (NR)
Inaugural Run:30 December 2023
Commercial Run:01 January 2024
Reverse Route:22477-New Delhi Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Vande Bharat Express Train

Train Schedule: 22478-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra New Delhi Vande Bharat Express Train


Start/Originating Station Name:Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra
Station Code:SVDK
Departure Time:05:50 AM
Platform Number:2
Arrives To (First Stop):MCTM Udhampur
Station Code:MCTM
Arrival Time:06:14 AM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Departure Time:06:16 AM
Arrives To (Second Stop):Jammu Tawi
Station Code:JAT
Arrival Time:07:10 AM
Platform Number:1
Departure Time:07:12 AM
Arrives To (Third Stop):Kathua
Station Code:KTHU
Arrival Time:08:03 AM
Platform Number:2
Departure Time:08:05 AM
Next Arrives To (Fourth Stop):Ludhiana Junction
Station Code:LDH
Arrival Time:10:30 AM
Platform Number:1
Departure Time:10:32 AM
Next Arrives To (Fifth Stop):Ambala Cantt Junction
Station Code:UMB
Arrival Time:11:44 AM
Platform Number:1
Departure Time:11:46 AM
End/Terminating Station Name:New Delhi
Station Code:NDLS
Arrival Time:02:00 PM
Platform Number:2

Train Routes: 22478-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra New Delhi Vande Bharat Express Train


Start or Departure From:Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra
Station Code:SVDK
Arrives To (First Halt):MCTM Udhampur
Station Code:MCTM
Arrives To (Second Halt):Jammu Tawi
Station Code:JAT
Arrives To (Third Halt):Kathua
Station Code:KTHU
Next Arrives To (Fourth Halt):Ludhiana Junction
Station Code:LDH
Next Arrives To (Fifth Halt):Ambala Cantt Junction
Station Code:UMB
Final Arrival or Destination:New Delhi
Station Code:NDLS
Complete Train Routes:Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra-MCTM Udhampur-Jammu Tawi-Kathua-Ludhiana Junction-Ambala Cantt Junction-New Delhi

Stops: 22478-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra New Delhi Vande Bharat Express Train


Number of Stops:5
First Halt Station Name:MCTM Udhampur
Station Code:MCTM
Arrives to First Halt:06:14 AM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Halt Time:2 minutes
Departure Time:06:16 AM
Second Halt Station Name:Jammu Tawi
Station Code:JAT
Arrives to Second Halt:07:10 AM
Platform Number:1
Halt Time:2 minutes
Departure Time:07:12 AM
Third Halt Station Name:Kathua
Station Code:KTHU
Arrives to Third Halt:08:03 AM
Platform Number:2
Halt Time:2 minutes
Departure Time:08:05 AM
Fourth Halt Station Name:Ludhiana Junction
Station Code:LDH
Arrives to Fourth Halt:10:30 AM
Platform Number:1
Halt Time:2 minutes
Departure Time:10:32 AM
Fifth Halt Station Name:Ambala Cantt Junction
Station Code:UMB
Arrives to Fifth Halt:11:44 AM
Platform Number:1
Halt Time:2 minutes
Departure Time:11:46 AM

Fares: 22478-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra New Delhi Vande Bharat Express Train


Total Fares from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to New Delhi (Source to Destination)


Chair Car Fare (Economy CC Fare) from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to New Delhi:INR 1665
Executive Class Fare (Premium EC Fare) from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to New Delhi:INR 3055

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: 22478-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra New Delhi Vande Bharat Express Train


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

Coach Position: 22478-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra New Delhi Vande Bharat Express Train


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: 22478-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra New Delhi Vande Bharat Express Train


Station Route (from Start to End)Station NamePlatform Number
Start/Originating Station:Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra2
First Halt Station:MCTM UdhampurNot Confirm
Second Halt Station:Jammu Tawi1
Third Halt Station:Kathua2
Fourth Halt Station:Ludhiana Junction1
Fifth Halt Station:Ambala Cantt Junction1
End/Terminal Station:New Delhi2

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: 22478-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra New Delhi Vande Bharat Express Train


Maximum Permitted Speed:130 km/h
Average Speed:82 km/h

Distance: 22478-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra New Delhi Vande Bharat Express Train


Total Distance Traveled from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to New Delhi (Source to Destination)


Total Distance Traveled from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to New Delhi:655 km

Travel Time: 22478-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra New Delhi Vande Bharat Express Train


Total Time Taken from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to New Delhi (Source to Destination)


Total Time Taken from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to New Delhi:08 hours

Connecting Regions: 22478-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra New Delhi Vande Bharat Express Train


Connecting States and UT:Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi
Connecting Cities:Katra and New Delhi
Journey Days:Single Day

Intermediate Stations: 22478-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra New Delhi Vande Bharat Express Train


Total Intermediate Stations between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and New Delhi (Source to Destination)


Total Intermediate Stations between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and New Delhi:105 Intermediate Stations (Including 3 Halt Stations)

Features and Facilities: 22478-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra New Delhi Vande Bharat Express Train


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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