Vande Bharat punctuality, week ending Oct 4: 91 trains ranked
TrainLiveStatus ranked 91 of 115 Vande Bharat trains for Sept 28 to Oct 4: average max delay 22 minutes, 53% on time, plus the most delayed trains.
TrainLiveStatus Desk · Updated · 2 min read
TrainLiveStatus had 115 Vande Bharat trains in scope during September 28 to October 4, 2026, and ranked 91 of them. This report comes from our own delay history.
Method: delay is the largest delay reported during that day's run, in minutes; on time means within 15 minutes. The window is Sept 28 to Oct 4, 2026, 7 distinct days. 91 of 115 trains in scope were ranked. Averages are per train over the days we observed it. This is our own delay history, not official railway statistics.
Overall performance
- Average maximum delay: 22 minutes
- On-time rate: 53% of runs were within 15 minutes
So a little over half of the runs we recorded finished within 15 minutes, while the rest had a larger maximum delay at some point of the day's run.
Most delayed trains by average maximum delay
The 22546 Vande Bharat (Dehradoon to Lucknow) had the highest average maximum delay in our ranking: 129 minutes over 5 observed days, median 145 minutes, worst day 199 minutes, and 0% on time.
The 22896 Vande Bharat (Puri to Howrah) came second at 94 minutes over 5 days. Its median was 38 minutes and its worst day 215 minutes, so a few very bad days pulled the average up. It was on time on 20% of runs.
Next were the 22233 (New Jalpaiguri to Patna Jn) at 82 minutes (median 73, worst 110) and the 22545 (Lucknow to Dehradoon), the opposite direction of the top train, at 68 minutes (median 66, worst 118). Both were on time on 0% of observed runs.
| Train | Route | Avg max delay (min) | Worst day (min) | On time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22546 | Dehradoon to Lucknow | 129 | 199 | 0% |
| 22896 | Puri to Howrah Jn | 94 | 215 | 20% |
| 22233 | New Jalpaiguri to Patna Jn | 82 | 110 | 0% |
| 22545 | Lucknow to Dehradoon | 68 | 118 | 0% |
| 20835 | Rourkela to Puri | 64 | 78 | 0% |
What these numbers mean for travellers
If you have a connection or a fixed appointment after a Vande Bharat, check that train's own page for its recent delay history before you fix your onward plans. The week's average was 22 minutes, but the trains at the top of the list above ran far later than that on most observed days.
One week of data is a snapshot, not a forecast. A train that was late this week may run better next week, and the reverse.
Tracking your train
Open any Vande Bharat on TrainLiveStatus (search by number or route) to see live running status and its delay history. You can set an arrival alert on the train page so you know when to leave for the station, and the trip planner can show alternatives on your route.
Tip: for the day of travel, watch the live running status rather than relying on a weekly average. For help during a journey, the rail helpline is 139.
Use it on your trip
Frequently asked questions
What period does this report cover?
September 28 to October 4, 2026, 7 distinct days. Delay is the largest delay reported during each train's run that day; on time means within 15 minutes.
How many trains does the report cover?
115 Vande Bharat trains were in scope and 91 were ranked. The averages are calculated from our own delay history, not from official railway statistics.
Is 22 minutes a good average for Vande Bharat?
It is the average of each train's largest daily delay across the ranked trains, so it hides a wide spread. In this week's data the 22546 averaged 129 minutes, while the 15 most delayed trains in our ranking averaged between 29 and 129 minutes.
Should I cancel a booking if my train appears in the most delayed list?
Not necessarily. One week of history is a guide, not a guarantee. Look at the train's page for its recent days and use the trip planner to compare other trains on your route.
