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New Delhi–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Vande Bharat Express

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The 22439/22440 New Delhi - Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Vande Bharat Express is India's 2nd Vande Bharat Express train, connecting the states of New Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir.

First service3 October 2019; 7 years ago (2019-10-03)
Current operatorNorthern Railways (NR)
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New Delhi - Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Vande Bharat Express
New Delhi - SVDK Vande Bharat Express At Jalandhar Cantt Jn
Overview
Service typeVande Bharat Express
LocaleDelhi, Haryana, Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir
First service3 October 2019; 7 years ago (2019-10-03)
Current operatorNorthern Railways (NR)
Route
TerminiNew Delhi (NDLS)
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (SVDK)
Stops5
Distance travelled655 km (407 mi)
Average journey time08 hrs 20 mins
Service frequencySix days a week [a]
Train number22439 / 22440
Lines used
On-board services
ClassesAC Chair Car, AC Executive Chair Car
Seating arrangements
  • Airline style
  • Rotatable seats
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows in all coaches
Entertainment facilities
Baggage facilitiesOverhead racks
Technical
Rolling stockVande Bharat 1.0
(Last service: Jan 05 2025)
Vande Bharat 3.0
(First service: Jan 06 2025)
Track gaugeIndian gauge
1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) broad gauge
Electrification25 kV 50 Hz AC Overhead line
Operating speed82 km/h (51 mph) (Avg.)
Average length480 metres (1,570 ft) (20 coaches)
Track ownerIndian Railways
Rake maintenanceNew Delhi (Shakur Basti DEMU Care Center)
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Overview

This train is operated by Indian Railways, connecting New Delhi, Ambala Cantt. Jn, Ludhiana Jn, Jalandhar Cantt. Jn, Pathankot Cantt., Jammu Tawi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra. It is currently operated with train numbers 22439/22440 on 6 days a week basis.[1][2][3]

Rakes

It is the second 1st Generation Vande Bharat Express train and was designed and manufactured by the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) at Perambur, Chennai under the Make in India initiative. On January 6, 2025 it was given the new 3rd generation Vande Bharat trainset having 20 coaches.

Service

The 22439/22440 New Delhi - SMVD Katra Vande Bharat Express operates six days a week except Wednesdays, covering a distance of 655 km (407 mi) in a travel time of 8 hours 20 mins with an average speed of 79 km/h (49 mph). The Maximum Permissible Speed is 130 km/h (81 mph).

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Notes

  1. Except Wednesdays

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