New Delhi: Indian Railways’ first 20-coach Vande Bharat Express train began its commercial service. The train was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier this week. The semi-high speed train will connect Varanasi Junction with New Delhi.
Developed by the Integral Coach Factory in Chennai, the new 20-coach Vande Bharat Express will accommodate as many as 1,440 passengers in one journey.
The New Delhi-Varanasi 20 Coach Vande Bharat Express trains will be operated and maintained by the Northern Railway zone. The New Delhi-Varanasi 20 Coach Vande Bharat Express train services include train numbers 22436/22435 and 22415/22416, covering a distance of 771 km in approximately 8 hours.
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Train 22415 (Varanasi to New Delhi): Departs Varanasi at 06:00 and arrives at 14:05.
Train 22435 (Varanasi to New Delhi): Departs Varanasi at 15:00 and arrives at 23:00.
During its journey, the train will stop at two stations: Prayagraj Junction and Kanpur Central. The 20-coach Vande Bharat Express trains will offer a total of 1,440 seats with two seating options: AC Chair Car and Executive Chair Car. The fare for the AC Chair Car from Varanasi to New Delhi is Rs 1,795, while the Executive Chair Car fare is Rs 3,320.
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