Right now, there are 34 Vande Bharat Express trains running in India. And guess what? Soon, 41 more will start operating in the next few months! If you’re curious, you can find out about the ten slowest Vande Bharat Express trains in India.
When you think of the Vande Bharat Express, you might imagine it racing along at a blazing speed of 180 km/h. However, it’s essential to clarify that the Vande Bharat Express did reach this top speed during its trial run phase. Presently, the Vande Bharat Express typically operates at a maximum speed of 160 km/h, particularly on the route between Delhi and Bhopal.
The Vande Bharat Express is a semi-high-speed train service operated by Indian Railways. It first hit the tracks in 2019 and has since been serving various routes throughout India. Known for its modern design, comfortable interiors, and impressive speed, passengers have grown fond of the Vande Bharat Express.
These cutting-edge trains are equipped with a collision avoidance system called KAVACH and offer on-demand Wi-Fi services, making them a shining example of the successful ‘Make in India’ initiative. These features contribute to a safer and more enjoyable journey for passengers while showcasing India’s manufacturing prowess.
List of 10 Slowest Vande Bharat Express in India
1. Patna Ranchi Vande Bharat Express(Average Speed 63km/h)
Patna Ranchi Vande Bharat Express is the slowest train in India, which covers a distance of 379 km in a travel time of 6 hrs with an average speed of 63 km/h. This train stops at 5 stations between Patna and Ranchi.
2. Mumbai CSMT–Sainagar Shirdi Vande Bharat Express(Average Speed 64km/h)
Mumbai CSMT–Sainagar Shirdi Vande Bharat Express is the second slowest Vande Bharat Express in India, which covers a distance of 339 km in 5 hours and 20 minutes with an average speed of 64 km/h.
3. Anand Vihar Terminal–Dehradun Vande Bharat Express(Average Speed 64km/h)
Anand Vihar Terminal–Dehradun Vande Bharat Express covers a distance of 302 km (188 mi) in a travel time of 4 hrs 45 mins with an average speed of 64 km/h, which makes it the third slowest Vande Bharat train in India. This train stops at 6 stations between Anand Vihar in Delhi and Dehradun.
4. Ranchi Howrah Vande Bharat Express(Average Speed 65km/h)
Ranchi Howrah Vande Bharat Express is the fourth slowest Vande Bharat Express, which covers a distance of 458 km in a travel time of 7 hrs 5 mins with an average speed of 65 km/h. This train stops at Ranchi Junction, Muri Junction, Kotshila Junction, Purulia Junction, Chandil Junction, Tatanagar Junction, Kharagpur Junction and Howrah Junction.
5. Rourkela Puri Vande Bharat Express(Average Speed 67km/h)
Rourkela Puri Vande Bharat train is the fifth slowest Vande Bharat Express in India. This train travels a distance of 505 km in a travel time of 07hrs 45mins with an average speed of 67 km/h. This train connects the Rourkela Junction, Jharsuguda Junction, Sambalpur City, Rairakhol, Angul, Talcher Road, Dhenkanal, Cuttack Junction, Bhubaneswar, Khurda Road Junction and Puri.
6. Gorakhpur–Lucknow Charbagh Vande Bharat Express(Average Speed 71km/h)
The sixth slowest Vande Bharat Express in India is the Gorakhpur Lucknow Charbagh Vande Bharat train. This train covers a distance of 296 km in a travel time of 4 hrs 15 mins with an average speed of 71 km/h. This train only stops at Basti and Ayodhya Junction between Gorakhpur Junction and Lucknow Charbagh station.
7. Kacheguda Yesvantpur Vande Bharat Express(Average Speed 72km/h)
Kacheguda Yesvantpur Vande Bharat train is the seventh slowest Vande Bharat Express, which covers a distance of 612 km in a travel time of 08hrs 30mins with an average speed of 72 km/h. This train stops at Kacheguda, Mahbubnagar, Kurnool City, Anantapur, Dharmavaram Junction and Yesvantpur Junction.
8. Kasaragod Thiruvananthapuram Vande Bharat Express (via Alappuzha)(Average Speed 73km/h)
The eighth slowest Vande Bharat Express in India is the Kasaragod Thiruvananthapuram Vande Bharat Train, which travels a distance of 574 km in a travel time of 8 hrs 5 mins with an average speed of 73 km/h.
9. Jodhpur – Sabarmati (Ahmedabad) Vande Bharat Express(Average Speed 73km/h)
Jodhpur – Sabarmati (Ahmedabad) Vande Bharat train is the ninth slowest Vande Bharat Express in India. This Vande Bharat travels a distance of 449 km in a travel time of 6 hrs 10 mins with an average speed of 73 km/h and stops at Jodhpur, Pali Marwar, Falna, Abu Road, Palanpur Jn, Mahesana Jn and Sabarmati Jn.
10. Habibganj Jabalpur Vande Bharat Express(Average Speed 73km/h)
Habibganj Jabalpur Vande Bharat Express is operated with train numbers 20173/20174 on 6 days a 6-day-a-week basis. The train has 7 AC Chair Car and 1 Executive Chair Car coach. This train covers a distance of 330 km in a travel time of 4 hrs 35 mins with an average speed of 72 km/h.
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