General Knowledge of Assam - Complete Guide
Does Guwahati Have A Vande Bharat Train Service?
Yes, Guwahati is now connected by the Vande Bharat Express, bringing high-speed rail travel to Assam and the Northeast. The train currently runs on the Guwahati – New Jalpaiguri route, reducing travel time and offering modern facilities such as comfortable seating, onboard catering, and advanced safety systems.
This service is significant because Guwahati is the gateway to the Northeast, and the introduction of the Vande Bharat Express improves connectivity, boosts tourism, and provides a faster alternative to conventional trains. More Vande Bharat routes from Guwahati are expected to be launched in the future, further enhancing railway connectivity in Assam.
The Guwahati-New Jalpaiguri (GHY to NJP) Vande Bharat Express (Train No. 22228) departs from Guwahati at 16:30 (4:30 PM) and arrives at New Jalpaiguri at 22:00 (10:00 PM). The train covers a distance of approximately 407-409 km and takes 5 hours and 30 minutes for the journey. It runs every day of the week. The prices ₹1,225 for the AC Chair Car (CC) and ₹2,205 for the Executive Chair Car (EC). These prices include catering charges and are subject to availability and potential dynamic fare changes.
The New Jalpaiguri-Guwahati (NJP to GHY) Vande Bharat Express (Train No. 22227) departs NJP at 06:10 and arrives in Guwahati (GHY) at 11:40 on the same day, covering the distance in approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes. This superfast train operates on most days, including Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with a maximum halt time of 2 minutes at stations such as New Bongaigaon Jn. The prices are around ₹1085 for Chair Car (CC) and approximately ₹1835 for Executive Class (EC). These prices include catering charges.