Vande Bharat Express: New Delhi-Varanasi Route Operations To Commence on December 20

The second Vande Bharat Express on the New Delhi-Varanasi route is set to roll out its operations on Wednesday, December 20.

It was PM Narendra Modi who set the inaugural wheels in motion for this semi-high-speed marvel on November 18. Fans of the first Vande Bharat Express, introduced in February 2019, are in for a ride of comparisons and upgrades.

What Sets Apart the Second New Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat?

Distinguishing itself from its predecessor, the new Vande Bharat Express will kick off its journey from Banaras in the morning, charting a course that diverges from the Delhi-Banaras route, as reported by Times Now. Indian Railways anticipates this strategic alteration will effectively meet the demands of a distinct passenger group, catering to those headed to Delhi, Prayagraj, or Kanpur from Varanasi in the morning.

Varanasi – New Delhi – Varanasi Vande Bharat Express: Schedule, Stops, and Route

Train number 22415/22416 Varanasi – New Delhi – Varanasi Vande Bharat Express is scheduled to run every day of the week except Tuesday. Contrasting its predecessor’s schedule, which excludes Thursdays, this new service aims for increased accessibility.

For its daily run, Train number 22415 Banaras-New Delhi Vande Bharat Express will embark from Banaras at 6:00 AM, reaching New Delhi by 2:05 PM. During its journey, the train will make brief stops at Prayagraj at 7:35 AM for 4 minutes and Kanpur at 9:32 AM for 4 minutes. On the return trip, Train number 22416 New Delhi-Banaras Vande Bharat Express will leave New Delhi at 3:00 PM, arriving at Banaras by 11:05 PM. The train will pause at Kanpur at 7:18 PM and Prayagraj at 9:26 PM.

Speed Check: New VB Adds 5 Minutes to the Clock

The new Vande Bharat Express is expected to take 8 hours and 5 minutes in both directions, a mere 5-minute extension compared to its predecessor. The train will boast 16 coaches, including 14 Chair Cars and 2 Executive Chair Cars.

Varanasi-New Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express: Ticket Booking Now Open

The bookings for the latest Vande Bharat Express connecting Varanasi and New Delhi stations have officially opened, welcoming passengers to embark on this new journey starting this Monday.