Vaishali Express
Train in India
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The 15565 / 15566 Vaishali Express is an express train operated by Indian Railways, running between New Delhi in Delhi and Lalitgram in Bihar, India. It is operated by East Central Railway zone and is known for serving the northern part of Bihar and connecting it to the national capital.[1][2]
Service typeExpress
First service31 October 1973
Current operatorEast Central Railway
TerminiNew Delhi (NDLS)
Lalitgram (LLP)
Lalitgram (LLP)
Vaishali Express At Etawah Junction railway station | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 31 October 1973 |
| Current operator | East Central Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | New Delhi (NDLS) Lalitgram (LLP) |
| Stops | 24 |
| Distance travelled | 1,370 km (851 mi) |
| Average journey time | 25 hrs 50 mins |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number | 15565 / 15566 |
| On-board services | |
| Classes | AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Available |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | Broad Gauge |
| Operating speed | 55 km/h (34 mph) average including halts. |
History
- The train originally operated between New Delhi and Samastipur Junction, serving as an important route in northern Bihar.
- The train was previously known as the Jayanti Jayanta Express, also called the Muzaffarpur–New Delhi Jayanti Jayanta Express in some earlier timetables.
- It was later extended to Barauni Junction, expanding its reach within the region.
- On 5 March 2019, the service was extended again to Saharsa Junction, increasing connectivity further into northeastern Bihar.
- In May 2018, the train's older ICF coaches were replaced with modern LHB coaches, improving passenger safety and ride quality.
- The Vaishali Express became one of the first Indian trains to receive ISO 9000 certification, following the Bhopal Express.
- On 1 October 2025, the train was extended up to Lalitgram Railway Station, passing through Supaul, Sariaghat, and Raghopur, providing better rail access to these areas.
- On 7 December 2025, it is announced that Vaishali Express will change the train number from 12553/12554 to 15565/15566, thus making the train downgrade from Superfast to original Express category.[3]
Schedule
| 15565 / 15566 Lalitgarm–New Delhi Vaishali Express Schedule | |
|---|---|
| Train Type | Mail / Express |
| Distance | ~1300 km |
| Journey Time (Lalitgram → New Delhi) | ~26 hrs 30 min |
| Journey Time (New Delhi → Lalitgram) | ~25 hrs 15 min |
| Classes Available | AC 1-tier, AC 2-tier, AC 3-tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Operating Days | Daily |
| Railway Zone | East Central Railway / Northern Railway |
Route and timetable
| 15565 Lalitgarm → New Delhi | 15566 New Delhi → Lalitgarm | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station | Day | Arr. | Dep. | Station | Day | Arr. | Dep. |
| Lalitgram | 1 | — | 04:00 | New Delhi | 1 | — | 20:40 |
| Raghopur | 1 | 04:17 | 04:19 | Ghaziabad | 1 | 21:23 | 21:25 |
| Saraygarh | 1 | 04:33 | 04:35 | Aligarh Junction | 1 | 22:33 | 22:35 |
| Supaul | 1 | 05:01 | 05:03 | Tundla Junction | 1 | 23:38 | 23:40 |
| Saharsa Junction | 1 | 06:25 | 06:45 | Etawah Junction | 2 | 00:38 | 00:40 |
| Mansi Junction | 1 | 07:38 | 07:40 | Kanpur Central | 2 | 02:25 | 02:30 |
| Khagaria Junction | 1 | 07:50 | 07:52 | Aishbagh | 2 | 04:05 | 04:15 |
| Begusarai | 1 | 08:22 | 08:24 | Badshahnagar | 2 | 04:37 | 04:40 |
| Barauni Junction | 1 | 08:50 | 09:00 | Barabanki Junction | 2 | 05:21 | 05:23 |
| Dalsingh Sarai | 1 | 09:30 | 09:32 | Gonda Junction | 2 | 06:33 | 06:38 |
| Samastipur Junction | 1 | 09:52 | 09:57 | Basti | 2 | 07:40 | 07:43 |
| Muzaffarpur Junction | 1 | 10:55 | 11:00 | Khalilabad | 2 | 08:10 | 08:12 |
| Hajipur Junction | 1 | 11:55 | 12:00 | Gorakhpur Junction | 2 | 09:17 | 09:27 |
| Sonpur Junction | 1 | 12:08 | 12:10 | Deoria Sadar | 2 | 10:20 | 10:25 |
| Chhapra Junction | 1 | 13:40 | 13:45 | Siwan Junction | 2 | 11:25 | 11:30 |
| Siwan Junction | 1 | 14:35 | 14:40 | Chhapra Junction | 2 | 12:35 | 12:40 |
| Deoria Sadar | 1 | 15:33 | 15:35 | Sonpur Junction | 2 | 13:36 | 13:38 |
| Gorakhpur Junction | 1 | 16:50 | 17:00 | Hajipur Junction | 2 | 13:50 | 13:55 |
| Khalilabad | 1 | 17:34 | 17:36 | Muzaffarpur Junction | 2 | 14:43 | 14:48 |
| Basti | 1 | 17:58 | 18:01 | Samastipur Junction | 2 | 15:55 | 16:00 |
| Gonda Junction | 1 | 19:10 | 19:15 | Dalsingh Sarai | 2 | 16:23 | 16:25 |
| Barabanki Junction | 1 | 20:56 | 20:58 | Barauni Junction | 2 | 17:10 | 17:20 |
| Badshahnagar | 1 | 21:36 | 21:39 | Begusarai | 2 | 17:46 | 17:48 |
| Aishbagh | 1 | 22:00 | 22:10 | Khagaria Junction | 2 | 18:46 | 18:48 |
| Kanpur Central | 1 | 23:40 | 23:45 | Mansi Junction | 2 | 19:13 | 19:15 |
| Etawah Junction | 2 | 01:14 | 01:16 | Saharsa Junction | 2 | 20:20 | 20:40 |
| Tundla Junction | 2 | 02:38 | 02:40 | Supaul | 2 | 21:13 | 21:15 |
| Aligarh Junction | 2 | 03:50 | 03:52 | Saraygarh | 2 | 21:48 | 21:50 |
| Ghaziabad | 2 | 05:43 | 05:45 | Raghopur | 2 | 22:00 | 22:02 |
| New Delhi | 2 | 06:30 | — | Lalitgram | 2 | 22:45 | — |
Coach composition
| Category | Coaches | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Luggage/Parcel Rake (LPR) | LPR1, LPR2 | 2 |
| General Unreserved (GEN) | GEN1, GEN2, GEN3, GEN4 | 4 |
| Sleeper Class (SL) | S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6 | 6 |
| Pantry Car (PC) | PC | 1 |
| AC 3 Tier (3A) | B1, B2, B3, B4, B5 | 5 |
| AC 3 Economy (3E) | M1 | 1 |
| AC 2 Tier (2A) | A1, A2 | 2 |
| AC First Class (1A) | H1 | 1 |
| Sleeper cum Luggage Rake (SLRD) (Divyangjan) | SLRD | 1 |
| Total Coaches | 22 |
- Primary Maintenance – Saharsa CD
See also
- Radhikapur–Anand Vihar Terminal Express
- Sapt Kranti Express