Currently, 25 Vande Bharat Express trains are running in India, and 50 more are going to start in the next few months. Check out the five longest Vande Bharat Express route in India.
The Vande Bharat Express is a semi-high-speed train service operated by Indian Railways. It made its debut in 2019 and is presently serving multiple routes across India. Renowned for its sleek design, comfortable interiors, and impressive speed, the Vande Bharat Express has gained popularity among passengers. These state-of-the-art trains, furnished with a train collision avoidance system called KAVACH and on-demand Wi-Fi services, serve as a prime illustration of the successful ‘Make in India’ initiative.
List of 5 Longest Vande Bharat Express Route
1. New Delhi Varanasi Vande Bharat Express(759 km)
New Delhi Varanasi Vande Bharat Express is the longest Vande Bharat Express train route in India which cover a distance of 759 km between New Delhi and Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. New Delhi Varanasi Vande Bharat Express takes 8 hours to complete a journey of 759 km. This train service is provided by Indian Railways, linking the major cities of New Delhi, Kanpur Central, Prayagraj Jn, and Varanasi Jn. The Vande Bharat Express, with train numbers 22435/22436, running between New Delhi and Varanasi, consists of 14 AC Chair Car coaches and 2 Executive Chair Car coaches.
2. Rani Kamalapati Hazrat Nizamuddin Vande Bharat Express(702 km)
The second longest Vande Bharat Express route is Rani Kamalapati Hazrat Nizamuddin Vande Bharat Express, which covers a distance of 702 km between Rani Kamalapati in Bhopal and Hazrat Nizamuddin in New Delhi in 7 hours and 30 minutes. Rani Kamalapati Hazrat Nizamuddin Vande Bharat Express is currently India’s fastest train which runs at a top speed of 160 km/h. The Indian Railways operates this train, connecting Rani Kamalapati (Habibganj), Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Jn, Gwalior Jn, Agra Cantt., and Hazrat Nizamuddin.
3. Visakhapatnam Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express(698 km)
Visakhapatnam Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express is the third longest Vande Bharat Express route in India which cover a distance of 698 km between Visakhapatnam and Secunderabad in 8 hours and 30 minutes. The Indian Railways operates this train, which connects Visakhapatnam Jn, Samalkot Jn, Rajahmundry, Vijayawada Jn, Khammam, Warangal, and Secunderabad Jn. The Visakhapatnam Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express marks India’s 8th Vande Bharat Express train, facilitating seamless connectivity between the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
4. Secunderabad Tirupati Vande Bharat Express(661 km)
The Secunderabad Tirupati Vande Bharat Express takes the fourth longest route among all Vande Bharat Express trains, covering a distance of 661 km between Secunderabad and Tirupati in approximately 8 hours and 15 minutes. The Secunderabad – Tirupati Vande Bharat Express train commenced its service on April 9, 2023. Presently, it operates six days a week and is identified by train numbers 20701/20702.
5. New Delhi Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Vande Bharat Express(655 km)
New Delhi Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Vande Bharat Express is the fifth longest Vande Bharat Express route in India which cover a distance of 655 km between New Delhi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra in Jammu and Kashmir in 8 hours. The ticket price for the New Delhi Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Vande Bharat Express is Rs. 1665 for AC Chair Car and Rs. 3055 for AC Executive Chair Car. The Vande Bharat Express, with train numbers 22439/22440, running between New Delhi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, consists of 14 AC Chair Car coaches and 2 Executive Chair Car coaches.
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