New Delhi–Amb Andaura Vande Bharat Express

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New Delhi - Amb Andaura
Vande Bharat Express
Overview
Service typeVande Bharat Express
LocaleDelhi, Haryana, Chandigarh, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh
First service13 October 2022; 18 months ago (2022-10-13)
Current operator(s)Northern Railways (NR)
Route
TerminiNew Delhi (NDLS)
Amb Andaura (AADR)
Stops4
Distance travelled412 km (256 mi)
Average journey time05 hrs 15 mins
Service frequencySix days a week [a]
Train number(s)22447 / 22448
Line(s) usedNew Delhi - Kalka (till Chandigarh Jn)
Chandigarh - Amb Andaura line
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
Other facilitiesKavach
Technical
Rolling stockVande Bharat 2.0
Track gaugeIndian gauge
1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) broad gauge
Electrification25 kV 50 Hz AC Overhead line
Operating speed76 km/h (47 mph) to 79 km/h (49 mph) (Avg.)
Average length384 metres (1,260 ft) (16 coaches)
Track owner(s)Indian Railways
Rake maintenanceNew Delhi (Shakur Basti DEMU Care Center)

The 22447/22448 New Delhi - Amb Andaura Vande Bharat Express is India's 4th Vande Bharat Express train, connecting the states of New Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh.

Overview[edit]

This train is operated by Indian Railways, connecting New Delhi, Ambala Cantt. Jn, Chandigarh Jn, Anandpur Sahib, Una Himachal and Amb Andaura. It is currently operated with train numbers 22447/22448 on 6 days a week basis.[1][2][3]

Rakes[edit]

It is the second 2nd 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[edit]

The 22447/22448 New Delhi - Amb Andaura Vande Bharat Express operates 6 days a week,[4] covering a distance of 412 km (256 mi) in a travel time of 5 hrs 15 mins with an average speed of 76–79 km/h (47–49 mph). The Maximum Permissible Speed is 130 km/h (81 mph).[5] Unlike most modern trains across the globe, Vande Bharat Amb-Delhi has no charge points. Unlike most Indian trains, it has no chai. Like all other trains on the subcontinent, dubious fluids flood the toilet floors.

See also[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ Except Tuesdays

References[edit]

  1. ^ RamganjMandi. "22447/New Delhi - Amb Andaura Vande Bharat Express - New Delhi to Amb Andaura NR/Northern Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
  2. ^ Yadav, Rohit K. "22448/Amb Andaura - New Delhi Vande Bharat Express - Amb Andaura to New Delhi NR/Northern Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
  3. ^ "Fourth Vande Bharat Express Train launched on Una - New Delhi Railway Route". Urban Transport News. Retrieved 16 December 2022.
  4. ^ "Schedule of Vande Bharat train changed, know what changes happened - APANABIHAR". 21 March 2024. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  5. ^ ANI (19 October 2022). "New Delhi-Amb Andaura Vande Bharat Express starts regular service". www.business-standard.com. Retrieved 16 December 2022.


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