New Delhi–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Vande Bharat Express

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.

New Delhi - Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Vande Bharat Express
22439/22440 New Delhi - Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Vande Bharat Express
Overview
Service typeVande Bharat Express
LocaleDelhi, Haryana, Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir
First service3 October 2019; 5 years ago (2019-10-03)
Current operator(s)Northern Railways (NR)
Route
TerminiNew Delhi (NDLS)
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (SVDK)
Stops3
Distance travelled655 km (407 mi)
Average journey time08 hrs
Service frequencySix days a week [a]
Train number(s)22439 / 22440
Line(s) used
On-board services
Class(es)AC 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
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 length384 metres (1,260 ft) (16 coaches)
Track owner(s)Indian Railways
Rake maintenanceNew Delhi (Shakur Basti DEMU Care Center)

Overview

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This train is operated by Indian Railways, connecting New Delhi, Ambala Cantt. Jn, Ludhiana 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

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It is the second 1st Generation Vande Bharat Express train and was designed and manufactured by the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) under the leadership of Sudhanshu Mani at Perambur, Chennai under the Make in India initiative.

Service

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The 22439/22440 New Delhi - Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Vande Bharat Express operates 6 days a week, covering a distance of 655 km (407 mi) in a travel time of 8hrs with an average speed of 82 km/h (51 mph). The Maximum Permissible Speed is 130 km/h (81 mph).

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Except Tuesdays

References

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  1. ^ Singh, Khushwinder. "22439/New Delhi - Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Vande Bharat Express - New Delhi to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra NR/Northern Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
  2. ^ Singh, Khushwinder. "22440/Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra - New Delhi Vande Bharat Express - Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to New Delhi NR/Northern Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
  3. ^ "धर्मस्थलों पर जाने वाली कुछ ट्रेनों के लिए IRCTC को 'सात्विक सर्टिफिकेट', कटरा जाने वाली वंदे भारत एक्सप्रेस हैं शामिल". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 16 December 2022.