New Delhi
Date 17.03.2023
Varanasi Vande Bharat Express will run six days in a week from 20.03.2023
22436/22435 Varanasi Vande Bharats new rake with upgraded facilities will run on Monday also
Varanasi Vande Bharat run on every Sunday, Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday ,Friday & Saturday from 20.03.2023
to be a game changer for boosting the regional economic and tourism sectors of both the States
Vande Bharat Express, India's first semi-high speed train, is a new-age technological marvel that has been built to provide unparalleled speed and comfort to passengers. This train is a symbol of Indian engineering excellence and is built by Integral Coach Factory, Chennai. The train has been equipped with numerous technological innovations and modern passenger amenities in line with world standards. Keeping in view of the convenience of the passengers, Northern Railway has decided to increase the frequency of train no. 22436/22435 New Delhi – Varanasi – New Delhi Vande Bharat Express from 05 days a week to 06 days a week with existing composition, timings and stoppage from 20.03.2023. The 22436/22435 New Delhi- Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat Express train with extra days of running on Monday will now run on every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday& Saturday six days in a week (except Thursday).
Running of Varanasi Vande Bharat on six days in a week is going to be a real game changer for boosting the regional economic and tourism sectors of both the States i.e.; Uttar Pradesh and New Delhi (National Capital). Vande Bharat Express is a new-age train redefining passenger travelling in India.
The Vande Bharat trains have been a huge hit among commuters. It is the fastest train in India, with a top speed of 180 kmph, while the operational speed is 130 kmph. New Rake of Varanasi Vande Bharat train has superior passenger amenities such as on-board Wi-Fi infotainment, GPS based passenger information system, plush interiors, bio-vacuum toilets with touch free amenities, diffused LED lighting, charging points beneath every seat, individual touch based reading lights and concealed roller blinds. Better heat ventilation and air-conditioning system with UV lamp for germ free supply of air. The intelligent air-conditioning system adjusts the cooling according to the climate conditions/occupancy.
Vande Bharat Express at a glance: -
Indigenously prepared, Semi-High Speed Self-propelled train set
16 coach chair car type configuration
50% powered axles (every alternate coach powered)
Stainless steel car body
Time to reach 160 kmph is 140 seconds
Better riding comfort for passengers at 3.5 (riding index)
Automatic Plug doors with Sliding Footsteps & Touch free Sliding Doors
Modular seats with 180 rotational capabilities in EC
Coach Control Management System for monitoring Air-Conditioning, Communication and feedback to control centre/maintenance staff through GSM/GPRS
Better heat ventilation and air-conditioning control by using higher efficiency compressor with UV lamp for germ free supply of air
Special Air-Conditioning duct for silent & equal distribution of conditioned air
Special Lavatory for Divyangjan passengers
32" Passenger Information and Infotainment System in every coach
Level-II safety integration certification for better train control management
KAVACH (Train Collision Avoidance System) introduced
Emergency lighting in each coach
4 platform side cameras including rear view cameras outside the coach
Better fire-fighting safety measures such as Aspiration based Fire Detection & Suppression system in all coaches and Aerosol based Fire Detection & Suppression System in electrical cubicles & toilets
4 Nos. emergency windows in every coach
Emergency Talk Back units
Driver-Guard communication with voice recording facility
Better flood proofing for under-slung electrical equipment that will withstand floods up to a height of 650 mm.