Vande Bharat Special

Vande Bharat Express is India’s semi-high-speed, self-propelled train family, built at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai. Here are the facts, the full route directory and a link to the timetable map.

Vande Bharat at a glance

0km/h maximum speed
0first service year
ICFbuilt in Chennai
ЁЯЪДchair car + sleeper
  • First service was flagged off on 15 February 2019 between New Delhi and Varanasi.
  • The trainsets are designed for up to 160 km/h; actual speed depends on the track section.
  • The first Vande Bharat Sleeper service was flagged off on 17 January 2026.

Facts per Press Information Bureau releases. The number of routes grows often – check IRCTC for the current list.

Route directory

 

Track on the timetable map

Open the animated map to see where the listed trains should be at any time of day.

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FAQ

Which Vande Bharat trains are on the tracker?

Nine routes (18 trains, both directions) with published station-wise timings. More are added as verified schedules become available.

Do all Vande Bharat trains run daily?

No. Most run six days a week and some run three days a week. The directory shows the frequency listed in its source.

Content on this page is adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) and PIB. This site is independent and not affiliated with Indian Railways or IRCTC.

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