New Delhi–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Vande Bharat Express

Not to be confused with SMVD Katra–New Delhi Vande Bharat Express, India's 40th semi high-speed Vande Bharat Express train.

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.

New Delhi - Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Vande Bharat Express
22439/22440 New Delhi - Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Vande Bharat Express
Overview
Service type	Vande Bharat Express
Locale	Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir
First service	3 October 2019; 5 years ago (2019-10-03)
Current operator(s)	Northern Railways (NR)
Route
Termini	New Delhi (NDLS) Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (SVDK)
Stops	3
Distance travelled	655 km (407 mi)
Average journey time	08 hrs
Service frequency	Six days a week [a]
Train number(s)	22439 / 22440
Line(s) used	Delhi–Kalka (till Ambala Cantt.) Ambala–Amritsar line (till Jalandhar Cantt. Jn.) Jalandhar–Jammu Tawi line Jammu Tawi - Baramulla (till Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra)
On-board services
Class(es)	AC Chair Car, AC Executive Chair Car
Seating arrangements	Airline style Rotatable seats
Sleeping arrangements	No
Catering facilities	On-board catering
Observation facilities	Large windows in all coaches
Entertainment facilities	On-board WiFi Infotainment System Electric outlets Reading light Seat Pockets Bottle Holder Tray Table
Baggage facilities	Overhead racks
Technical
Rolling stock	Vande Bharat 1.0
Track gauge	Indian gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) broad gauge
Electrification	25 kV 50 Hz AC Overhead line
Operating speed	82 km/h (51 mph) (Avg.)
Average length	480 metres (1,570 ft) (20 coaches)
Track owner(s)	Indian Railways
Rake maintenance	New Delhi (Shakur Basti DEMU Care Center)
Route map Legend 22439 ↓ New Delhi New Delhi Haryana border Ambala Cantt. Jn Haryana Punjab border Ludhiana Junction Punjab Jammu and Kashmir border Jammu Tawi 22440 ↑ Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra

Overview

This train is operated by Indian Railways, connecting New Delhi, Ambala Cantt. Jn, Ludhiana Jn, Pathankot Cantt, Jammu Tawi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra. It is currently operated with train numbers 22439/22440 on 6 days a week basis.^[1][2][3]

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 6th 2025 it was given the new 3rd generation Vande Bharat trainset having 20 coaches.

Service

The 22439/22440 New Delhi - Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Vande Bharat Express operates 6 days a week, covering a distance of 655 km (407 mi) in a travel time of 8hrs with an average speed of 82 km/h (51 mph). The Maximum Permissible Speed is 130 km/h (81 mph).

See also

• Vande Bharat Express
• Tejas Express
• Gatimaan Express
• New Delhi railway station
• Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra railway station

Notes

1. Except Tuesdays