Hazrat Nizamuddin–Khajuraho Vande Bharat Express

The 22470/22469 Hazrat Nizamuddin–Khajuraho Vande Bharat Express is India's 47th Vande Bharat Express train, connecting the capital city of India, New Delhi with the Chhatarpur in Madhya Pradesh.^[1][2] This express train was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi via video conferencing from Ahmedabad on 12 March 2024.^[3][4]

Hazrat Nizamuddin–Khajuraho Vande Bharat Express
Overview
Service type	Vande Bharat Express
Locale	New Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh
First service	12 March 2024 (2024-03-12) (Inaugural) 15 March 2024; 17 months ago (15 March 2024) (Commercial)
Current operator(s)	Northern Railways (NR)
Route
Termini	Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM) Khajuraho Junction (KURJ)
Stops	6
Distance travelled	660 km (410 mi)
Average journey time	08 hrs 20 mins
Service frequency	Six days a week [a]
Train number(s)	22470 / 22469
Line(s) used	Delhi–Bhopal–Chennai line (till Lalitpur Jn) Lalitpur–Khajuraho line
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
Other facilities	Kavach
Technical
Rolling stock	Mini Vande Bharat 2.0 (Last service: May 15 2025) Vande Bharat 3.0 (First service: May 16 2025)
Track gauge	Indian gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) broad gauge
Electrification	25 kV 50 Hz AC Overhead line
Operating speed	160 km/h (99 mph)
Average length	384 metres (1,260 ft) (16 coaches)
Track owner(s)	Indian Railways
Rake maintenance	(TBC)
Route map Legend 22470 ↓ Hazrat Nizamuddin New Delhi Uttar Pradesh border Agra Cantonment Uttar Pradesh Madhya Pradesh border Gwalior Junction Madhya Pradesh Uttar Pradesh border Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Jn (Reversal) Lalitpur Junction Uttar Pradesh Madhya Pradesh border Tikamgarh MCS Chhatarpur 22469 ↑ Khajuraho Junction

Overview

This train is operated by Indian Railways, connecting Hazrat Nizamuddin, Agra Cantt, Gwalior Jn, Datia, Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Jn, Lalitpur Jn, Tikamgarh, Chhatarpur and Khajuraho Jn. It is operated with train numbers 22470/22469 on 6 days a week basis.^[5]

Rakes

It is the forty-fifth 2nd Generation and thirtieth Mini Vande Bharat 2.0 Express train which was designed and manufactured by the Integral Coach Factory at Perambur, Chennai under the Make in India Initiative.^[6]

Coach Augmentation

As per latest updates, this express train was augmented with 8 additional AC coaches, thereby running with Vande Bharat 3.0 trainset W.E.F. 16 May 2025 in order to enhance passenger capacity on this popular route.

Service

The 22470/22469 Hazrat Nizamuddin - Khajuraho Vande Bharat Express operates 6 days a week, covering a distance of 660 km (410 mi) in a travel time of 08 hrs 20 mins with average speed of 79 km/h (49 mph).The Maximum Permissible Speed (MPS) is 160 km/h (99 mph).

1. Except Mondays

See also

• Vande Bharat Express
• Tejas Express
• Gatimaan Express
• Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station
• Khajuraho railway station