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.
Overview This train is operated by Indian Railways, connecting New Delhi, Ambala Cantt. Jn, Ludhiana Jn, [Kathua], Jammu Tawi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra. It is currently operated with train numbers 22439/22440 on 6 days a week basis.
Rakes 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.On January 6, 2025 it was given the new 3rd generation Vande Bharat trainset having 20 coaches.
Service
The 22439/22440 New Delhi - SMVD Katra Vande Bharat Express operates six days a week except Wednesdays, covering a distance of in a travel time of 8 hours with an average speed of . The service has 4 intermediate stops. The Maximum Permissible Speed is .
See also Vande Bharat Express Tejas Express Gatimaan Express New Delhi railway station Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra railway station
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