Overview
Service type = Vande Bharat Express
Locale
Uttar Pradesh
First service
Inaugural run = 7 July 2023
Commercial run = 9 July 2023
Current operator(s)
North Eastern Railways (NER)
. Route
Termini
Gorakhpur Junction (GKP)
Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)
Stops
4
Distance travelled
500 km (311 mi)
Average journey time
07 hrs 30 mins
Service frequency
Six days a week
Train number
22549 / 22550
Line(s) used
Lucknow–Gorakhpur line
On-board services
Classes
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
Other facilities
Kavach
Technical
Rolling stock
Mini Vande Bharat 2.0
Track gauge
Indian gauge
1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) broad gauge
Electrification
25 kV 50 Hz AC Overhead line
Operating speed
110 km/h (68 mph)
Average length
192 metres (630 ft) (08 coaches)
Track owner
Indian Railways
Rake maintenance
Gorakhpur Jn (GKP)
This extension was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi via video conferencing from Ahmedabad on 12 March 2024
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