Vande Bharat punctuality, 12 to 18 October: 100 trains ranked
TrainLiveStatus ranked 100 of 119 Vande Bharat trains for 12 to 18 October 2026: average max delay 22 minutes, 50% on time, plus the most delayed trains.
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TrainLiveStatus had 119 Vande Bharat trains in scope from 12 to 18 October 2026, and ranked 100 of them. This report comes from our own delay history, not from an official railway statistic.
Method: delay is the largest delay reported during that day's run, in minutes. On time means within 15 minutes. The window covers 7 distinct days. Averages are per train, taken over the days we observed that train. This is our own tracking, not official statistics.
Overall performance
- Average maximum delay: 22 minutes
- On-time rate: 50% of runs were within 15 minutes
In our data, about half of the runs had a largest delay of 15 minutes or less, and the rest ran later at some point in the day. The average hides how wide that spread is, which is why the table below also shows the median and the worst day.
Most delayed Vande Bharat trains
These are the five trains with the highest average maximum delay in our ranking. Each number links to its live status and delay history.
| Train | Route | Avg max delay (min) | Median (min) | Worst day (min) | On time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20835 | Rourkela to Puri | 97 | 87 | 135 | 0% |
| 22896 | Puri to Howrah Jn | 88 | 31 | 280 | 25% |
| 22224 | Sainagar Shirdi to CSMT Mumbai | 54 | 60 | 76 | 0% |
| 20978 | Chandigarh to Ajmer Jn | 48 | 45 | 64 | 0% |
| 22440 | Katra to New Delhi | 45 | 50 | 58 | 0% |
The 20835 Rourkela to Puri, which leaves Rourkela for Puri, averaged 97 minutes over 5 observed days, with a median of 87 minutes. None of its observed runs were on time.
The 22896 Puri to Howrah Jn, running from Puri to Howrah Jn, shows why the median matters. Its average was 88 minutes, but its median was only 31, because a worst day of 280 minutes pulled the average up. It was on time on 25% of its 4 observed days.
The 22224 Sainagar Shirdi to CSMT had one day recorded as cancelled in the window, and none of its 4 observed runs were on time. The 20978 Chandigarh to Ajmer Jn and the 22440 Katra to New Delhi were late on most days we tracked, with medians of 45 and 50 minutes.
The best on-time rate among the 15 trains with the highest averages belongs to the 94804 Namo Bharat Rapid Rail (Patna Jn to Jaynagar), at 67%. We file it as a Vande Bharat Metro train. It has only 3 observed days, so treat that figure with care.
Where is your train right now?
Live position, expected arrival at every stop and the delay history of the last few weeks.
What the spread tells you
Before you plan a tight connection, compare a train's average, median and worst day together. A train with a low median can still make you late on a bad day, and a high average can come from one or two very late runs.
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. For the earlier week, see Vande Bharat punctuality, week ending Oct 4.
Other punctuality reports this week
- Most delayed trains, 12 to 18 October 2026 covers all train types, not only Vande Bharat.
- Most punctual long-distance trains, 12 to 18 October 2026 lists the trains that ran closest to time.
- Rajdhani punctuality, 12 to 18 October 2026 gives the same method for the Rajdhani fleet.
Before you travel on a Vande Bharat
Check the train's own page on the day of travel. Live running status is more useful than a weekly average, and you can set an arrival alert on the train page. If your train is in the list above, use the trip planner to compare other trains on the same route.
Tip: a Vande Bharat that is often late can still be the right train. If your connection is tight, plan around the worst-day figure rather than the average. For help during a journey, call 139.
Use it on your trip
Frequently asked questions
What period does this report cover?
12 to 18 October 2026, 7 distinct days. Delay is the largest delay reported during each train's run that day, and on time means within 15 minutes. Figures are from our own tracking, not official railway statistics.
How many Vande Bharat trains were included?
119 Vande Bharat trains were in scope and 100 were ranked. The ranking is based on the days we observed each train during the window.
Why is the average delay so different from the median for some trains?
A few very late days pull the average up. For 22896 Puri to Howrah Jn the median was 31 minutes while the average was 88, because one day reached 280 minutes.
Should I change my booking if my Vande Bharat is in this list?
Not automatically. One week of history is a guide, not a forecast. Check the train's page for recent days and compare alternatives in the trip planner before you decide.
