Vaishali Express

Vaishali Express

Vaishali Express At Etawah Junction Primary maintenance - Shc
Overview
Service type	Express
First service	31 October 1973; 53 years ago (1973-10-31)
Current operator	East Central Railway
Route
Termini	New Delhi (NDLS) Lalitgram (LLP)
Stops	24
Distance travelled	1,370 km (851 mi)
Average journey time	25 hrs 50 mins
Service frequency	Daily
Train number	15565 / 15566
On-board services
Classes	AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	Available
Observation facilities	Large windows
Baggage facilities	Available
Other facilities	Below the seats
Technical
Rolling stock	LHB coach
Track gauge	Broad Gauge
Operating speed	55 km/h (34 mph) average including halts.

The 15565 / 15566 Vaishali Express is an express train operated by East Central Railway zone, that running between New Delhi in Delhi and Lalitgram in Bihar, India. It was extended to brauani to Saharsa then to lalitgram in 2025 as lalitgram havent the washing Peet facality, this train have 4 rakes so after finishing the journey , empty rake moment come to Saharsa for pm,and another rake goes towards lalitgram for departure , It is known for serving the northern part of Bihar and connecting it to the national capital.

History

• The train originally operated between New Delhi and Samastipur Junction, serving as an important route in northern Bihar.
• The train was previously known as the Jayanti Jayanta Express, also called the Muzaffarpur–New Delhi Jayanti Jayanta Express in some earlier timetables.
• It was later extended to Barauni Junction, expanding its reach within the region.
• On 5 March 2019, the service was extended again to Saharsa Junction, increasing connectivity further into northeastern Bihar.
• In May 2018, the train's older ICF coaches were replaced with modern LHB coaches, improving passenger safety and ride quality.
• The Vaishali Express became one of the first Indian trains to receive ISO 9000 certification, following the Bhopal Express.
• On 1 October 2025, the train was extended up to Lalitgram Railway Station, passing through Supaul, Sariaghat, and Raghopur, providing better rail access to these areas.
• On 7 December 2025, it is announced that Vaishali Express will change the train number from 12553/12554 to 15565/15566, thus making the train downgrade from Superfast to original Express category.

Schedule

Route and timetable

Coach composition

• Primary Maintenance – Saharsa CD

See also

• Radhikapur–Anand Vihar Terminal Express
• Sapt Kranti Express

References