https://en.bharatpedia.org/w/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=2409%3A40E3%3A5426%3A3380%3A1850%3A34FF%3AFE39%3A2CED Bharatpedia - User contributions [en] 2026-11-08T17:11:00Z User contributions MediaWiki 1.43.6 https://en.bharatpedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ajmer%E2%80%93Chandigarh_Vande_Bharat_Express&diff=570309 Ajmer–Chandigarh Vande Bharat Express 2026-10-21T22:09:45Z <p>2409:40E3:5426:3380:1850:34FF:FE39:2CED: Vande Bharat Express</p> <hr /> <div>{{Italic title}}{{short description|Vande Bharat Express Lucknow to New Delhi Lucknow junction se subah 6 10}}<br /> <br /> {{Use dmy dates|date=February 2024}}<br /> <br /> {{Use Indian English|date=December 2022}}<br /> {{Infobox rail service<br /> | color = FF7220<br /> | name = /&gt;''Vande Bharat Express'' Lucknow to New Delhi Lucknow junction 6:10 per chalegi subah<br /> | image = vande Bharat.jpg<br /> | image_width = 330px<br /> | caption = Vande Bharat Express<br /> | type = [[Vande Bharat Express]]<br /> | locale = <br /> | first = 12 April 2023 (Inaugural run)&lt;br/&gt;{{start date and age|df=yes|2023|04|13}} (Commercial run)<br /> | last = <br /> | operator = [[North Western Railway zone|North Western Railways (NWR)]]<br /> | ridership = <br /> | start = <br /> | stops = 08<br /> | end = <br /> | distance = {{convert|678|km|0|abbr=on}}<br /> | journeytime = 08 hrs 25 mins<br /> | frequency = Six days a week {{efn|Except Wednesdays}}<br /> | trainnumber = 20977 / 20978<br /> | line_used = &lt;nowiki&gt;*[[Lucknow junction ljn &lt;/nowiki&gt;<br /> | class = AC Chair Car, AC Executive Chair Car<br /> | seating = {{Hlist|Airline style|Rotatable seats}}<br /> | sleeping = No<br /> | autorack = <br /> | catering = On-board catering<br /> | observation = Large windows in all coaches<br /> | entertainment = {{Hlist|[[Wi-Fi|On-board WiFi]]|Infotainment system|[[IS 1293|Electric outlets]]|Reading light|Seat pockets|Bottle holder|Tray table}}<br /> | baggage = Overhead racks<br /> | otherfacilities = [[Kavach (train protection system)|Kavach]]<br /> | stock = [[Vande Bharat (trainset)#Modified rakes|Vande Bharat 3.0]]<br /> | gauge = [[Indian gauge]]<br /> | el = <br /> | speed = {{convert|81|km/h|0|abbr=on}} (Avg.)<br /> | trainlength = {{convert|480|m|ft}} (20 coaches)<br /> | owners = [[Indian Railways]]<br /> | maintenance = [[North Western Railway zone|Madar Coaching Depot (Ajmer)]]<br /> | map = Lucknow to New Delhi vande Bharat Express<br /> | map_state = collapsed<br /> | electrification = [[25 kV 50 Hz AC]] Overhead line<br /> }-<br /> <br /> == Overview ==<br /> This train is operated by [[Indian Railways]], connecting [[Ajmer Junction railway station|Ajmer Jn]], [[Kishangarh railway station|Kishangarh]], [[Jaipur Junction railway station|Jaipur Jn]], [[Gandhinagar Jaipur railway station|Gandhinagar Jaipur]], [[Alwar Junction railway station|Alwar Jn]], [[Rewari railway station|Rewari Jn]], [[Gurgaon railway station|Gurgaon]], [[Delhi Cantonment railway station|Delhi Cantonment]], [[Ambala Cantonment Junction railway station|Ambala Cantonment Jn]] and [[Chandigarh Junction railway station|Chandigarh Jn]]. It is currently operated with train numbers 20977/20978 on 6 days a week basis.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=11 April 2023 |title=PM to flag off Delhi-Jaipur Vande Bharat train on April 12 |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/pm-flag-delhi-jaipur-vande-bharat-train-april-12-175745 |access-date=12 April 2023 |website=The News Minute |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=www.ETInfra.com |title=PM Modi to flag off world's first semi-high-speed train on April 12 - ET Infra |url=https://infra.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/railways/pm-modi-to-flag-off-worlds-first-semi-high-speed-train-on-april-12/99409907 |access-date=12 April 2023 |website=ETInfra.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=PM Modi To Flag Off Rajasthan's 1st Vande Bharat Express Today. Check Details |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/pm-modi-to-flag-off-jaipur-delhi-vande-bharat-express-today-check-details-timing-3940444 |access-date=12 April 2023 |website=NDTV.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> == Rakes ==<br /> It is the twelfth [[Vande Bharat (trainset)#Modified rakes|2nd 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.<br /> <br /> The Ajmer–Chandigarh Vande Bharat Express is the world's first semi high-speed passenger train on high rise overhead electric (OHE) territory.&lt;ref&gt;https://www.thestatesman.com/india/pm-to-flag-off-rajasthans-first-vande-bharat-train-on-12-april-1503170984.html&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=14 April 2023 |title=Ajmer-Delhi Vande Bharat vs Shatabdi Exp: A look at fares, stoppages, travel time |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/ajmer-delhi-vande-bharat-vs-shatabdi-express-indian-railways-a-look-at-fares-stoppages-travel-time-11681371972158.html |access-date=14 April 2023 |website=mint |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> == See also ==<br /> <br /> * [[Vande Bharat Express]]<br /> * [<br /> * [[Lucknow junction<br /> <br /> == Notes ==<br /> {{Notelist}}<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> {{Reflist}}<br /> <br /> {{Vande Bharat Express}}<br /> <br /> {{DEFAULTSORT:Ajmer-Chandigarh Vande Bharat Express}}<br /> [[Category:Vande Bharat Express trains]]<br /> [[Category:Named passenger trains of India]]<br /> [[Category:Express trains in India]]<br /> [[Category:Higher-speed rail]]<br /> [[Category:Electric multiple units of India]]<br /> [[Category:Transport in Rajasthan]]<br /> [[Category:Rail transport in Rajasthan]]<br /> [[Category:Transport in Ajmer]]<br /> [[Category:Transport in Delhi]]<br /> [[Category:Rail transport in Delhi]]</div> 2409:40E3:5426:3380:1850:34FF:FE39:2CED https://en.bharatpedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ajmer%E2%80%93Chandigarh_Vande_Bharat_Express&diff=570308 Ajmer–Chandigarh Vande Bharat Express 2026-10-21T22:08:16Z <p>2409:40E3:5426:3380:1850:34FF:FE39:2CED: /* See also */Vande Bharat Express</p> <hr /> <div>{{Italic title}}{{short description|Vande Bharat Express train route in India}}<br /> {{Use dmy dates|date=February 2024}}<br /> {{Use Indian English|date=December 2022}}<br /> {{Infobox rail service<br /> | color = FF7220<br /> | name = /&gt;''Vande Bharat Express'' Lucknow to New Delhi Lucknow junction 6:10 per chalegi subah<br /> | image = vande Bharat.jpg<br /> | image_width = 330px<br /> | caption = Vande Bharat Express<br /> | type = [[Vande Bharat Express]]<br /> | locale = <br /> | first = 12 April 2023 (Inaugural run)&lt;br/&gt;{{start date and age|df=yes|2023|04|13}} (Commercial run)<br /> | last = <br /> | operator = [[North Western Railway zone|North Western Railways (NWR)]]<br /> | ridership = <br /> | start = <br /> | stops = 08<br /> | end = <br /> | distance = {{convert|678|km|0|abbr=on}}<br /> | journeytime = 08 hrs 25 mins<br /> | frequency = Six days a week {{efn|Except Wednesdays}}<br /> | trainnumber = 20977 / 20978<br /> | line_used = &lt;nowiki&gt;*[[Lucknow junction ljn &lt;/nowiki&gt;<br /> | class = AC Chair Car, AC Executive Chair Car<br /> | seating = {{Hlist|Airline style|Rotatable seats}}<br /> | sleeping = No<br /> | autorack = <br /> | catering = On-board catering<br /> | observation = Large windows in all coaches<br /> | entertainment = {{Hlist|[[Wi-Fi|On-board WiFi]]|Infotainment system|[[IS 1293|Electric outlets]]|Reading light|Seat pockets|Bottle holder|Tray table}}<br /> | baggage = Overhead racks<br /> | otherfacilities = [[Kavach (train protection system)|Kavach]]<br /> | stock = [[Vande Bharat (trainset)#Modified rakes|Vande Bharat 3.0]]<br /> | gauge = [[Indian gauge]]<br /> | el = <br /> | speed = {{convert|81|km/h|0|abbr=on}} (Avg.)<br /> | trainlength = {{convert|480|m|ft}} (20 coaches)<br /> | owners = [[Indian Railways]]<br /> | maintenance = [[North Western Railway zone|Madar Coaching Depot (Ajmer)]]<br /> | map = Lucknow to New Delhi vande Bharat Express<br /> | map_state = collapsed<br /> | electrification = [[25 kV 50 Hz AC]] Overhead line<br /> }-<br /> <br /> == Overview ==<br /> This train is operated by [[Indian Railways]], connecting [[Ajmer Junction railway station|Ajmer Jn]], [[Kishangarh railway station|Kishangarh]], [[Jaipur Junction railway station|Jaipur Jn]], [[Gandhinagar Jaipur railway station|Gandhinagar Jaipur]], [[Alwar Junction railway station|Alwar Jn]], [[Rewari railway station|Rewari Jn]], [[Gurgaon railway station|Gurgaon]], [[Delhi Cantonment railway station|Delhi Cantonment]], [[Ambala Cantonment Junction railway station|Ambala Cantonment Jn]] and [[Chandigarh Junction railway station|Chandigarh Jn]]. It is currently operated with train numbers 20977/20978 on 6 days a week basis.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=11 April 2023 |title=PM to flag off Delhi-Jaipur Vande Bharat train on April 12 |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/pm-flag-delhi-jaipur-vande-bharat-train-april-12-175745 |access-date=12 April 2023 |website=The News Minute |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=www.ETInfra.com |title=PM Modi to flag off world's first semi-high-speed train on April 12 - ET Infra |url=https://infra.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/railways/pm-modi-to-flag-off-worlds-first-semi-high-speed-train-on-april-12/99409907 |access-date=12 April 2023 |website=ETInfra.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=PM Modi To Flag Off Rajasthan's 1st Vande Bharat Express Today. Check Details |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/pm-modi-to-flag-off-jaipur-delhi-vande-bharat-express-today-check-details-timing-3940444 |access-date=12 April 2023 |website=NDTV.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> == Rakes ==<br /> It is the twelfth [[Vande Bharat (trainset)#Modified rakes|2nd 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.<br /> <br /> The Ajmer–Chandigarh Vande Bharat Express is the world's first semi high-speed passenger train on high rise overhead electric (OHE) territory.&lt;ref&gt;https://www.thestatesman.com/india/pm-to-flag-off-rajasthans-first-vande-bharat-train-on-12-april-1503170984.html&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=14 April 2023 |title=Ajmer-Delhi Vande Bharat vs Shatabdi Exp: A look at fares, stoppages, travel time |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/ajmer-delhi-vande-bharat-vs-shatabdi-express-indian-railways-a-look-at-fares-stoppages-travel-time-11681371972158.html |access-date=14 April 2023 |website=mint |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> == See also ==<br /> <br /> * [[Vande Bharat Express]]<br /> * [<br /> * [[Lucknow junction<br /> <br /> == Notes ==<br /> {{Notelist}}<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> {{Reflist}}<br /> <br /> {{Vande Bharat Express}}<br /> <br /> {{DEFAULTSORT:Ajmer-Chandigarh Vande Bharat Express}}<br /> [[Category:Vande Bharat Express trains]]<br /> [[Category:Named passenger trains of India]]<br /> [[Category:Express trains in India]]<br /> [[Category:Higher-speed rail]]<br /> [[Category:Electric multiple units of India]]<br /> [[Category:Transport in Rajasthan]]<br /> [[Category:Rail transport in Rajasthan]]<br /> [[Category:Transport in Ajmer]]<br /> [[Category:Transport in Delhi]]<br /> [[Category:Rail transport in Delhi]]</div> 2409:40E3:5426:3380:1850:34FF:FE39:2CED https://en.bharatpedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ajmer%E2%80%93Chandigarh_Vande_Bharat_Express&diff=570307 Ajmer–Chandigarh Vande Bharat Express 2026-10-21T22:05:36Z <p>2409:40E3:5426:3380:1850:34FF:FE39:2CED: Vande Bharat Express</p> <hr /> <div>{{Italic title}}{{short description|Vande Bharat Express train route in India}}<br /> {{Use dmy dates|date=February 2024}}<br /> {{Use Indian English|date=December 2022}}<br /> {{Infobox rail service<br /> | color = FF7220<br /> | name = /&gt;''Vande Bharat Express'' Lucknow to New Delhi Lucknow junction 6:10 per chalegi subah<br /> | image = vande Bharat.jpg<br /> | image_width = 330px<br /> | caption = Vande Bharat Express<br /> | type = [[Vande Bharat Express]]<br /> | locale = <br /> | first = 12 April 2023 (Inaugural run)&lt;br/&gt;{{start date and age|df=yes|2023|04|13}} (Commercial run)<br /> | last = <br /> | operator = [[North Western Railway zone|North Western Railways (NWR)]]<br /> | ridership = <br /> | start = <br /> | stops = 08<br /> | end = <br /> | distance = {{convert|678|km|0|abbr=on}}<br /> | journeytime = 08 hrs 25 mins<br /> | frequency = Six days a week {{efn|Except Wednesdays}}<br /> | trainnumber = 20977 / 20978<br /> | line_used = &lt;nowiki&gt;*[[Lucknow junction ljn &lt;/nowiki&gt;<br /> | class = AC Chair Car, AC Executive Chair Car<br /> | seating = {{Hlist|Airline style|Rotatable seats}}<br /> | sleeping = No<br /> | autorack = <br /> | catering = On-board catering<br /> | observation = Large windows in all coaches<br /> | entertainment = {{Hlist|[[Wi-Fi|On-board WiFi]]|Infotainment system|[[IS 1293|Electric outlets]]|Reading light|Seat pockets|Bottle holder|Tray table}}<br /> | baggage = Overhead racks<br /> | otherfacilities = [[Kavach (train protection system)|Kavach]]<br /> | stock = [[Vande Bharat (trainset)#Modified rakes|Vande Bharat 3.0]]<br /> | gauge = [[Indian gauge]]<br /> | el = <br /> | speed = {{convert|81|km/h|0|abbr=on}} (Avg.)<br /> | trainlength = {{convert|480|m|ft}} (20 coaches)<br /> | owners = [[Indian Railways]]<br /> | maintenance = [[North Western Railway zone|Madar Coaching Depot (Ajmer)]]<br /> | map = Lucknow to New Delhi vande Bharat Express<br /> | map_state = collapsed<br /> | electrification = [[25 kV 50 Hz AC]] Overhead line<br /> }-<br /> <br /> == Overview ==<br /> This train is operated by [[Indian Railways]], connecting [[Ajmer Junction railway station|Ajmer Jn]], [[Kishangarh railway station|Kishangarh]], [[Jaipur Junction railway station|Jaipur Jn]], [[Gandhinagar Jaipur railway station|Gandhinagar Jaipur]], [[Alwar Junction railway station|Alwar Jn]], [[Rewari railway station|Rewari Jn]], [[Gurgaon railway station|Gurgaon]], [[Delhi Cantonment railway station|Delhi Cantonment]], [[Ambala Cantonment Junction railway station|Ambala Cantonment Jn]] and [[Chandigarh Junction railway station|Chandigarh Jn]]. It is currently operated with train numbers 20977/20978 on 6 days a week basis.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=11 April 2023 |title=PM to flag off Delhi-Jaipur Vande Bharat train on April 12 |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/pm-flag-delhi-jaipur-vande-bharat-train-april-12-175745 |access-date=12 April 2023 |website=The News Minute |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=www.ETInfra.com |title=PM Modi to flag off world's first semi-high-speed train on April 12 - ET Infra |url=https://infra.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/railways/pm-modi-to-flag-off-worlds-first-semi-high-speed-train-on-april-12/99409907 |access-date=12 April 2023 |website=ETInfra.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=PM Modi To Flag Off Rajasthan's 1st Vande Bharat Express Today. Check Details |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/pm-modi-to-flag-off-jaipur-delhi-vande-bharat-express-today-check-details-timing-3940444 |access-date=12 April 2023 |website=NDTV.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> == Rakes ==<br /> It is the twelfth [[Vande Bharat (trainset)#Modified rakes|2nd 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.<br /> <br /> The Ajmer–Chandigarh Vande Bharat Express is the world's first semi high-speed passenger train on high rise overhead electric (OHE) territory.&lt;ref&gt;https://www.thestatesman.com/india/pm-to-flag-off-rajasthans-first-vande-bharat-train-on-12-april-1503170984.html&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=14 April 2023 |title=Ajmer-Delhi Vande Bharat vs Shatabdi Exp: A look at fares, stoppages, travel time |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/ajmer-delhi-vande-bharat-vs-shatabdi-express-indian-railways-a-look-at-fares-stoppages-travel-time-11681371972158.html |access-date=14 April 2023 |website=mint |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> == See also ==<br /> <br /> * [[Vande Bharat Express]]<br /> * [[Tejas Express]]<br /> * [[Gatiman Express]]<br /> * [[Ajmer Junction railway station]]<br /> * [[Delhi Cantonment railway station]]<br /> * [[Chandigarh Junction railway station]]<br /> <br /> == Notes ==<br /> {{Notelist}}<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> {{Reflist}}<br /> <br /> {{Vande Bharat Express}}<br /> <br /> {{DEFAULTSORT:Ajmer-Chandigarh Vande Bharat Express}}<br /> [[Category:Vande Bharat Express trains]]<br /> [[Category:Named passenger trains of India]]<br /> [[Category:Express trains in India]]<br /> [[Category:Higher-speed rail]]<br /> [[Category:Electric multiple units of India]]<br /> [[Category:Transport in Rajasthan]]<br /> [[Category:Rail transport in Rajasthan]]<br /> [[Category:Transport in Ajmer]]<br /> [[Category:Transport in Delhi]]<br /> [[Category:Rail transport in Delhi]]</div> 2409:40E3:5426:3380:1850:34FF:FE39:2CED https://en.bharatpedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ajmer%E2%80%93Chandigarh_Vande_Bharat_Express&diff=570306 Ajmer–Chandigarh Vande Bharat Express 2026-10-21T22:03:44Z <p>2409:40E3:5426:3380:1850:34FF:FE39:2CED: Lucknow to New Delhi vande Bharat Express</p> <hr /> <div>{{Italic title}}{{short description|Vande Bharat Express train route in India}}<br /> {{Use dmy dates|date=February 2024}}<br /> {{Use Indian English|date=December 2022}}<br /> {{Infobox rail service<br /> | color = FF7220<br /> | name = /&gt;''Vande Bharat Express'' Lucknow to New Delhi Lucknow junction 6:10 per chalegi subah<br /> | image = vande Bharat.jpg<br /> | image_width = 330px<br /> | caption = Vande Bharat Express<br /> | type = [[Vande Bharat Express]]<br /> | locale = <br /> | first = 12 April 2023 (Inaugural run)&lt;br/&gt;{{start date and age|df=yes|2023|04|13}} (Commercial run)<br /> | last = <br /> | operator = [[North Western Railway zone|North Western Railways (NWR)]]<br /> | ridership = <br /> | start = <br /> | stops = 08<br /> | end = <br /> | distance = {{convert|678|km|0|abbr=on}}<br /> | journeytime = 08 hrs 25 mins<br /> | frequency = Six days a week {{efn|Except Wednesdays}}<br /> | trainnumber = 20977 / 20978<br /> | line_used = &lt;nowiki&gt;*[[Lucknow junction ljn &lt;/nowiki&gt;<br /> | class = AC Chair Car, AC Executive Chair Car<br /> | seating = {{Hlist|Airline style|Rotatable seats}}<br /> | sleeping = No<br /> | autorack = <br /> | catering = On-board catering<br /> | observation = Large windows in all coaches<br /> | entertainment = {{Hlist|[[Wi-Fi|On-board WiFi]]|Infotainment system|[[IS 1293|Electric outlets]]|Reading light|Seat pockets|Bottle holder|Tray table}}<br /> | baggage = Overhead racks<br /> | otherfacilities = [[Kavach (train protection system)|Kavach]]<br /> | stock = [[Vande Bharat (trainset)#Modified rakes|Vande Bharat 3.0]]<br /> | gauge = [[Indian gauge]]<br /> | el = <br /> | speed = {{convert|81|km/h|0|abbr=on}} (Avg.)<br /> | trainlength = {{convert|480|m|ft}} (20 coaches)<br /> | owners = [[Indian Railways]]<br /> | maintenance = [[North Western Railway zone|Madar Coaching Depot (Ajmer)]]<br /> | map = Lucknow to New Delhi vande Bharat Express<br /> | map_state = collapsed<br /> | electrification = [[25 kV 50 Hz AC]] Overhead line<br /> }}<br /> The 20977/20978 '''Ajmer - Chandigarh ''Vande Bharat Express''''' is India's 14th [[Vande Bharat Express]] train, connecting the states of [[Rajasthan]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]], [[Haryana]], [[New Delhi]] and [[Chandigarh]].&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=2024-03-12 |title=Delhi-Ajmer Vande Bharat to now get extended till Chandigarh |url=https://www.news9live.com/city/delhi/delhi-ajmer-vande-bharat-to-now-get-extended-till-chandigarh-2464291 |access-date=2024-03-12 |website=News9live |language=en-US}}&lt;/ref&gt; This express train is an extension of the former Vande Bharat Express train which ran from Ajmer Junction till Delhi Cantonment.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite news |date=11 April 2023 |title=Delhi-Jaipur-Ajmer Vande Bharat Express train to start regular service from Thursday in Rajasthan |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/regular-service-of-vande-bharat-in-rajasthan-to-start-from-thursday/articleshow/99392460.cms?from=mdr |access-date=12 April 2023 |issn=0971-8257}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=11 April 2023 |title=Delhi-Jaipur-Ajmer Vande Bharat Express: PM Modi to launch world's first semi-high speed passenger train on OHE territory {{!}} Know all about it |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/business-economy/economy/delhi-jaipur-ajmer-vande-bharat-express-pm-modi-to-launch-worlds-first-semi-high-speed-passenger-train-on-ohe-territory-know-all-about-it-article-99393186 |access-date=12 April 2023 |website=TimesNow |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=Delhi-Jaipur-Ajmer Vande Bharat Express train to cut travel time by 1 hour compared to Shatabdi Express, check route |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-delhi-jaipur-vande-bharat-express-train-to-cut-travel-time-to-just-1-hr-45-mins-check-route-ticket-price-3035632 |access-date=12 April 2023 |website=DNA India |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> == Overview ==<br /> This train is operated by [[Indian Railways]], connecting [[Ajmer Junction railway station|Ajmer Jn]], [[Kishangarh railway station|Kishangarh]], [[Jaipur Junction railway station|Jaipur Jn]], [[Gandhinagar Jaipur railway station|Gandhinagar Jaipur]], [[Alwar Junction railway station|Alwar Jn]], [[Rewari railway station|Rewari Jn]], [[Gurgaon railway station|Gurgaon]], [[Delhi Cantonment railway station|Delhi Cantonment]], [[Ambala Cantonment Junction railway station|Ambala Cantonment Jn]] and [[Chandigarh Junction railway station|Chandigarh Jn]]. It is currently operated with train numbers 20977/20978 on 6 days a week basis.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=11 April 2023 |title=PM to flag off Delhi-Jaipur Vande Bharat train on April 12 |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/pm-flag-delhi-jaipur-vande-bharat-train-april-12-175745 |access-date=12 April 2023 |website=The News Minute |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |last=www.ETInfra.com |title=PM Modi to flag off world's first semi-high-speed train on April 12 - ET Infra |url=https://infra.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/railways/pm-modi-to-flag-off-worlds-first-semi-high-speed-train-on-april-12/99409907 |access-date=12 April 2023 |website=ETInfra.com |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |title=PM Modi To Flag Off Rajasthan's 1st Vande Bharat Express Today. Check Details |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/pm-modi-to-flag-off-jaipur-delhi-vande-bharat-express-today-check-details-timing-3940444 |access-date=12 April 2023 |website=NDTV.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> == Rakes ==<br /> It is the twelfth [[Vande Bharat (trainset)#Modified rakes|2nd 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.<br /> <br /> The Ajmer–Chandigarh Vande Bharat Express is the world's first semi high-speed passenger train on high rise overhead electric (OHE) territory.&lt;ref&gt;https://www.thestatesman.com/india/pm-to-flag-off-rajasthans-first-vande-bharat-train-on-12-april-1503170984.html&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=14 April 2023 |title=Ajmer-Delhi Vande Bharat vs Shatabdi Exp: A look at fares, stoppages, travel time |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/ajmer-delhi-vande-bharat-vs-shatabdi-express-indian-railways-a-look-at-fares-stoppages-travel-time-11681371972158.html |access-date=14 April 2023 |website=mint |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> == See also ==<br /> <br /> * [[Vande Bharat Express]]<br /> * [[Tejas Express]]<br /> * [[Gatiman Express]]<br /> * [[Ajmer Junction railway station]]<br /> * [[Delhi Cantonment railway station]]<br /> * [[Chandigarh Junction railway station]]<br /> <br /> == Notes ==<br /> {{Notelist}}<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> {{Reflist}}<br /> <br /> {{Vande Bharat Express}}<br /> <br /> {{DEFAULTSORT:Ajmer-Chandigarh Vande Bharat Express}}<br /> [[Category:Vande Bharat Express trains]]<br /> [[Category:Named passenger trains of India]]<br /> [[Category:Express trains in India]]<br /> [[Category:Higher-speed rail]]<br /> [[Category:Electric multiple units of India]]<br /> [[Category:Transport in Rajasthan]]<br /> [[Category:Rail transport in Rajasthan]]<br /> [[Category:Transport in Ajmer]]<br /> [[Category:Transport in Delhi]]<br /> [[Category:Rail transport in Delhi]]</div> 2409:40E3:5426:3380:1850:34FF:FE39:2CED