22435 Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat Express Train

22435 Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat Express Train

The 22435 Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat Express is India’s first (1st) semi-high-speed train, connecting the state of Uttar Pradesh to the NCT of Delhi. The train running from Varanasi Junction to New Delhi, passes through multiple cities and stops at Prayagraj Junction and Kanpur Central along its route.

Train Timetables and Schedules

Station Name

Arrival

Departure

Halt Time

Distance

Varanasi Junction

Start

03:00 PM

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0 km

Prayagraj Junction

04:30 PM

04:32 PM

02 min

124 km

Kanpur Central

06:30 PM

06:32 PM

02 min

319 km

New Delhi

11:00 PM

End

--

759 km

General Overview

Get a quick overview of the 22435 Varanasi-New Delhi 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:Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat Express
Train Number:22435
No. of Coaches20
Train Series:First (1st) Vande Bharat Express Train
Train Generation:First Train | First Generation->Upgraded in 2023 to the Second (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:22436 New Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express Train

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Train TimetablesCoach PositionPlatform Number

Platform Number and Stops

Halt/StopsStation NameStation Code*Platform Number
StartVaranasi JunctionBSB1
FirstPrayagraj JunctionPRYJ6
SecondKanpur CentralCNB1
EndNew DelhiNDLS16

Coach Position and Its Components

Coach Serial Number:1234567891011121314151617181920
Coach Position:T1C18C17C16C15C14C13C12E2E1C11C10C9C8C7C6C5C4C3C2C1T2
Coach Color:Aqua ColorAqua ColorAqua ColorAqua ColorAqua ColorAqua ColorAqua ColorPink ColorPink ColorAqua ColorAqua ColorAqua ColorAqua ColorAqua ColorAqua ColorAqua ColorAqua ColorAqua ColorAqua ColorAqua Color
Seating Capacity:4478787878787852527878787878787878787844
Travel Class:CCCCCCCCCCCCCCECECCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
Seating Arrangement:3×23×23×23×23×23×23×22X22X23X23X23X23X23X23X23X23X23X23X23X2

Train Routes and Frequency

Train RoutesVaranasi Junction → Prayagraj Junction → Kanpur Central → New Delhi
FrequencySix days a week, excluding Thursdays
Running DaysSundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays

Speed and Distance

SpeedAverage: 95 km/h | Maximum: 130 km/h
Distance759 km
Travel Time8 hours

Fares

Station (From/To)CC Fare (₹)EC Fare (₹)
Varanasi Junction to Prayagraj Junction5551060
Varanasi Junction to Kanpur Central8801710
Varanasi Junction to New Delhi17503305

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/UTUttar Pradesh and Delhi
Connecting CityVaranasi and New Delhi
Journey DaysSingle Day
Intermediate Stations2 halts and 122 Intermediate Stations between Varanasi Junction Junction and New Delhi

Features and Facilities

No. of Coaches20
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 PositionsThe Coach Position of Vande Bharat Express 22435 is as follows: C18–C17–C16–C15–C14–C13–C12–E2–E1–C11–C10–C9–C8–C7–C6–C5–C4–C3–C2–C1. In the 20-coach Vande Bharat Express, Coaches No. 1 to 7 are assigned to coach positions C18 and C12, Coaches No. 8 and 9 are designated for coach positions E2 and E1, and Coaches No. 10 to 20 are allocated to coach positions C11 to C1.
No of AC Chair Coach Classes18
Seating Arrangement AC Chair Car3×2
No of AC Executive Chair Car Coach Classes2
Seating Arrangement AC Executive Chair Car2×2
Total Passenger Seating Capacity1440
Seating Passengers Capacity by Coach NoIn the seating arrangement, both C18 and C1 coaches are designed to accommodate 44 passengers each. Moving on to C17 through C2 coaches, these compartments offer spacious seating for 78 passengers each. Additionally, E2 and E1 coaches are tailored to comfortably accommodate a total of 52 passengers each.
AC Chair Coaches ColorAqua Color
AC Executive Chair Coaches ColorPink Color
Pantry/Catering facilitiesYes (On Board Catering/E-Catering)
Observation FacilitiesLarge Windows in All Coaches
Entertainment FacilitiesOn-board WiFi, Infotainment System, Reading Light, Electric, Outlets, Bottle Holder, Seat Pockets, Tray Table
Charging FacilitiesYes
SleepingNo
Seating ArrangementAirline Style, Rotatable seats
Baggage FacilitiesOverhead Racks
Sleeper ClassesNo
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

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

What are the departure and arrival times of the 22435 Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat Express?

The train departs from Varanasi Junction at 03:00 PM and arrives at New Delhi at 11:00 PM.

What is the travel time, distance, and average speed of the 22435 Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat Express?

The train takes 8 hours to cover a distance of 759 km, with an average speed of 95 km/h.

How often does the 22435 Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat Express operate, and on which days does it run?

The train operates six days a week, excluding Thursdays.

What is the route of the 22435 Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat Express?

The train follows this route: Varanasi Junction → Prayagraj Junction → Kanpur Central → New Delhi.

How many stops does the 22435 Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat Express make?

The train makes 2 stops: Prayagraj Junction and Kanpur Central.


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