Firozpur–Delhi Vande Bharat 26462 — Barnala नया Stop! 20 Feb 2026 से Updated Schedule — पूरी Station-wise Timing देखें
Northern Railway ने 20 फरवरी 2026 से Firozpur Cantt–Delhi Vande Bharat Express (Train 26462/26461) के Schedule में एक महत्वपूर्ण बदलाव किया है। यात्रियों की सुविधा के लिए Barnala (BNN) Station पर Experimental Stoppage जोड़ा गया है। 8 November 2025 को PM नरेंद्र मोदी ने Flag-off की यह India की 78वीं Vande Bharat Express अब 9 Stations पर रुकेगी। 486 किलोमीटर का सफर 6 घंटे 40 मिनट में — Punjab से Delhi का सबसे तेज Rail Connection!
Train 26462/26461 — Key Facts (Updated Feb 2026)
- 🚄 Train No.: 26462 (Firozpur Cantt → Delhi) | 26461 (Delhi → Firozpur Cantt)
- 📏 Distance: 486 KM
- ⏱️ Journey Time: 6 घंटे 40 मिनट
- ⚡ Average Speed: 72–73 Kmph
- 🏁 Max Speed: 130 Kmph
- 📅 Running Days: 6 दिन — बुधवार को बंद (Except Wednesday)
- 🚃 Coaches: 8 — 7 AC Chair Car (CC) + 1 Executive Chair Car (EC)
- 🏢 Zone: Northern Railway (NR)
- 🏛️ Maintenance: Firozpur Cantt
- 📅 Inauguration: 8 November 2025 (PM Modi ने Varanasi से Virtual Flag-off)
- 🔢 India का: 78वाँ Vande Bharat Express
- ⭐ New Stop: Barnala (BNN) — 20 Feb 2026 से Experimental Basis पर
Train 26462 — Firozpur Cantt से Delhi — पूरा Updated Station-wise Timing
Northern Railway के JCO-20.02.2026 के अनुसार Updated Official Schedule:
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Platform | Distance | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Firozpur Cantt Jn ✈️ | FZR | -- | 07:55 | PF 1 | 0 KM | Punjab |
| 2 | Faridkot | FDK | 08:23 | 08:25 | PF 1 | 33 KM | Punjab |
| 3 | Bathinda Jn | BTI | 09:10 | 09:15 | PF 1 | 88 KM | Punjab |
| 4 | Barnala ⭐ NEW | BNN | 09:59 | 10:01 | -- | ~118 KM | Punjab |
| 5 | Dhuri Jn | DUI | 10:24 | 10:26 | PF 1 | 183 KM | Punjab |
| 6 | Patiala | PTA | 11:05 | 11:07 | PF 1 | 236 KM | Punjab |
| 7 | Ambala Cantt Jn | UMB | 11:58 | 12:00 | PF 1 | 289 KM | Haryana |
| 8 | Kurukshetra Jn | KKDE | 12:28 | 12:30 | PF 2 | 331 KM | Haryana |
| 9 | Panipat Jn | PNP | 13:05 | 13:07 | PF 1 | 398 KM | Haryana |
| 10 | Old Delhi Jn ✅ | DLI | 14:35 | -- | PF 4 | 486 KM | Delhi |
⭐ Barnala (BNN) — 20 February 2026 से Experimental Stoppage जोड़ा गया
Train 26461 — Delhi से Firozpur Cantt — पूरा Updated Return Timing
| # | Station | Code | Arrival | Departure | Platform | Distance | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Delhi Jn ✈️ | DLI | -- | 16:00 | PF 4 | 0 KM | Delhi |
| 2 | Panipat Jn | PNP | ~17:00 | ~17:02 | PF 1 | 88 KM | Haryana |
| 3 | Kurukshetra Jn | KKDE | ~17:40 | ~17:42 | PF 2 | 155 KM | Haryana |
| 4 | Ambala Cantt Jn | UMB | ~18:10 | ~18:15 | PF 1 | 197 KM | Haryana |
| 5 | Patiala | PTA | ~19:05 | ~19:07 | PF 1 | 250 KM | Punjab |
| 6 | Dhuri Jn | DUI | 19:56 | 19:58 | PF 1 | 303 KM | Punjab |
| 7 | Barnala ⭐ NEW | BNN | 20:20 | 20:22 | -- | ~368 KM | Punjab |
| 8 | Bathinda Jn | BTI | 21:15 | 21:20 | PF 1 | 398 KM | Punjab |
| 9 | Faridkot | FDK | ~22:00 | ~22:02 | PF 1 | 453 KM | Punjab |
| 10 | Firozpur Cantt Jn ✅ | FZR | 22:35 | -- | PF 1 | 486 KM | Punjab |
⭐ Barnala (BNN) — 20 February 2026 से Experimental Stoppage (26461 में 20:20 Arrival, 20:22 Departure)
Barnala को नया Stop क्यों मिला? — महत्व
Barnala पंजाब का एक महत्वपूर्ण Industrial और Agricultural Town है:
- 🏭 Industrial Hub: Textile Mills, Bicycle Industry, Agro-Processing Units
- 🌾 Agricultural Centre: Cotton, Wheat और Paddy का प्रमुख Mandi
- 📚 Educational: Baba Farid University से Connected Area
- 🗺️ Location: Bathinda और Dhuri के बीच — पहले Train बिना रुके निकल जाती थी
- 👥 Population: Barnala District में ~6 Lakh लोग — सबको Direct Delhi Train
- ✅ Experimental Basis: अगर Ridership अच्छी रही तो Permanent Stop बन जाएगा
Coach Layout — 8 Coaches की पूरी जानकारी
| Position | Coach | Type | Capacity | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EN (Engine) | Driving Trailer | -- | -- |
| 2 | C1 | AC Chair Car | 78 Seats | CC |
| 3 | C2 | AC Chair Car | 78 Seats | CC |
| 4 | E1 | Executive Chair Car | 52 Seats | EC |
| 5 | C3 | AC Chair Car | 78 Seats | CC |
| 6 | C4 | AC Chair Car | 78 Seats | CC |
| 7 | C5 | AC Chair Car | 78 Seats | CC |
| 8 | C6 | AC Chair Car | 78 Seats | CC |
| 9 | C7 | AC Chair Car | 78 Seats | CC |
कुल Capacity: ~598 Passengers (7 CC × 78 + 1 EC × 52)
Vande Bharat की खासियतें — Firozpur-Delhi के लिए क्यों है Best Choice?
- ⚡ 130 Kmph Max Speed — Intercity से 2+ घंटे तेज
- ❄️ Full AC — Chair Car और Executive दोनों AC
- 🍽️ Catering Included — Ticket में Snacks + Meals (Fare में शामिल)
- 📻 Wi-Fi — On-board Internet Connectivity
- 🔌 Charging Points — Mobile + Laptop Charging हर Seat पर
- ♿ Divyangjan Friendly — Accessible Coaches और Toilets
- 🚀 Quick Acceleration — Self-Propelled, No Engine Change
- 🛡️ Kavach Ready — Anti-Collision System
- 🧠 Automatic Doors — Sensor-Based, Safe Entry-Exit
- 📺 Info Displays — Real-Time Station, Speed, Temperature Info
2 राज्यों + 1 Union Territory को जोड़ती है यह Train
- 🟡 Punjab: Firozpur Cantt → Faridkot → Bathinda → Barnala → Dhuri → Patiala
- 🔵 Haryana: Ambala Cantt → Kurukshetra → Panipat
- 🔴 Delhi (NCT): Old Delhi Junction (Destination)
यात्रियों के लिए जरूरी जानकारी
- 📅 Running Days: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun — Wednesday को बंद
- 🎫 Booking: IRCTC Website / RailOne App — Advance Booking Available
- 💰 Fares (approx): CC ~₹550–₹1,200 | EC ~₹1,100–₹2,200 (Dynamic Pricing)
- 📞 Railway Helpline: 139
- 🕐 Firozpur से: 07:55 AM | Delhi से: 04:00 PM
- ⭐ Barnala New Stop: 20 Feb 2026 से Experimental — IRCTC पर Check करें