Special opening trip of Vande Bharat Express in both directions on September 16, 2024.

With an increase in the number of coaches for the Vande Bharat Express running between New Delhi and Varanasi, the special opening trip will be held on September 16, 2024. This train, already running in both directions (train numbers 22436/22435 and 22415/22416), will now operate with a new setup of 20 coaches.

Opening trip from New Delhi to Varanasi (train number 04016)

On September 16, 2024, train number 04016 will leave New Delhi at 11:00 AM and will stop at these stations:

Aligarh (12:25 - 12:30 PM)
Tundla (1:10 - 1:15 PM)
Etawah (2:05 - 2:10 PM)
Kanpur Central (3:40 - 3:45 PM)
Prayagraj (5:50 - 5:55 PM)
and will arrive in Varanasi at 8:00 PM.

Opening trip from Varanasi to New Delhi (train number 04015)

On the same day, train number 04015 will leave Varanasi at 11:00 AM and will stop at these stations:

Prayagraj (12:35 - 12:50 PM)
Kanpur Central (2:45 - 3:00 PM)
Etawah (4:15 - 4:25 PM)
Tundla (5:20 - 5:30 PM)
Aligarh (6:25 - 6:35 PM)
and will arrive in New Delhi at 8:15 PM.

Increased number of coaches and facilities

The already running Vande Bharat Express (22436/22435 and 22415/22416) will now have 20 coaches, including 2 driving trailer coaches (DTC), 10 motor coaches (MC), 5 trailer coaches (TC), 2 executive chair cars (NDTC/EC), and 1 chair car (NDTC/CC). This new setup will make the journey even more comfy and convenient.

Regular operation

After this opening trip, train numbers 22436/22435 and 22415/22416 will operate regularly with the new coach setup starting from September 17, 2024. These trains will now run six days a week (22436/22435 except Thursday and 22416/22415 except Tuesday) and provide passengers with new and upgraded facilities.

The railway department has been instructed to promote the opening trip widely so that the public knows about this new service and can benefit from it.

22416: NDLS station 16 Sept 2024

For departure from Delhi, the executive class was almost empty. The Ticket Collector (TT) allowed many young people/teenagers to sit inside, without tickets (arrangement).

Hailing from Bihar/East UP, a few among them were unruly. I did not like the experience today.

The staff and Ticket Examiner (TTE) lack the discipline and training required for a superior quality service experience on this train...

22416: NDLS station 16 Sept 2024

Delhi se jaane ke liye, executive class almost khaali thi. TT ne bahut saare youngsters/teenagers ko ticket ke bina andar baithne diya (arrangement).

Bihar/East UP se aane wale kuchh log behuda the. Aaj mujhe experience pasand nahin aaya.

Staff aur TTE mein wo discipline aur training nahin hai jo is train mein superior quality service experience ke liye chahiye...

On 16.09.2024, the inauguration of the coach augmentation of the train No. 22415/22416 Varanasi - New Delhi Vande Bharat Express will be held. On 16.09.2024, its inaugural special train will be operated as train No. 04015 Varanasi - Prayagraj from Varanasi as per the following details:

Varanasi
Departure: 1615

Prayagraj
Arrival: 1810

Train formation: T-18 = 20 rakes