New Delhi: This a news that everyone travelling by train must know. The Indian Railways has decided to cancel the operations of the second Vande Bharat Express of India for 50 days. The Integral Coach Factory (ICF) of Chennai developed the semi-high-speed train which Home Minister Amit Shah flagged off on October 3, 2019. In this article, we will take a look at the details of this news.
What is the second Vande Bharat Express train of India?
While the first Vande Bharat Express of India runs between New Delhi and Varanasi, the second Vande Bharat Express train connects Delhi with Jammu and Kashmir. It runs between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (SVDK) and New Delhi and both the trains are operated by the Northern Railway (NR) zone. The Indian Railways has cancelled the services of New Delhi-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra-New Delhi Vande Bharat Express.
Why has the train been cancelled?
Indian Railways has cancelled the New Delhi-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra-New Delhi Vande Bharat Express for 50 days. Its operation will remain cancelled from January 16 to March 6, 2025 due to pre-Non-interlocking/ Non-Interlocking work in the Jammu yard which is related to the Jammu station redevelopment work.
What is the distance and travel time of the train?
The Vande Bharat Express train between New Delhi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra covers 655 km of distance in 8 hours and 5 minutes. It is the route’s fastest train ahead of Jammu Rajdhani and Jammu Tawi Duronto. They cover the distance in 8 hours 20 minutes and in 8 hours 40 minutes respectively. The train, during its journey halts at four stations: Ambala Cantonment, Pathankot Cantonment, Ludhiana Junction, and Jammu Tawi.
What is the frequency, timing and fare of the train?
The train operates on all days of the week except on Wednesday. It departs from New Delhi at 6 am and reaches Katra at 2:05 pm. During the return journey, the train departs from Katra at 2:55 pm and reaches New Delhi at 11:00 pm. The train has AC Chair Car and Executive Chair Car. The fare of the AC Chair Car is Rs 1665 while the ticket price for Executive Chair Car is Rs 3055.
The Indian Railways has announced a 50-day suspension of the Delhi-Katra Vande Bharat Express, effective January 16 to March 6, 2025. This is due to essential non-interlocking work at Jammu station as part of its redevelopment. The train, known for its speed and comfort, connects Delhi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, covering 655km in approximately 8 hours. Biz News Business News – Personal Finance News, Share Market News, BSE/NSE News, Stock Exchange News Today
