Vananchal Express

The Vananchal Express (वनांचल एक्सप्रेस) is an express train belonging to Eastern Railway zone that runs between Ranchi Junction and Bhagalpur Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 13403/13404 train numbers on daily basis.[1][2][3]

Vananchal Express वनांचल एक्सप्रेस
Overview
Service typeExpress
Current operator(s)Eastern Railway zone
Route
StartRanchi Junction (RNC)
Stops26
EndBhagalpur Junction (BGP)
Distance travelled567 km (352 mi)
Service frequencyDaily [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)13403/13404
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board Catering
E-Catering
Observation facilitiesICF Coaches
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed38 km/h (24 mph), including halts

Service

The 13403/Vananchal Express was inaugurated on 15 July 2000. It has an average speed of 39 km/hr and covers 553 km in 14h 15m. The 13404/Vananchal Express has an average speed of 41 km/hr and covers 556 km in 13h 30m.

Route & Halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composite

The train has standard swanky ICF rakes upgraded under Utkristh Scheme with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consist of 14 coaches :

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 1 AC III Tier
  • 5 Sleeper Coaches
  • 5 General
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

Both trains are hauled by an Asansol based WAP 4 electric locomotive from Ranchi to Andal. From Andal it is hauled by a Jamalpur based WDM 3A diesel locomotive until Bhagalpur and vice versa.

Direction Reversal

Train Reverses its direction 1 times:

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See also

Notes
  1. Runs seven days in a week for every direction.

References
  1. 3 DHANBAD-CHANDRAPURA TRAINS VIA TT LINE RESTORED
  2. Dhanbad-Chandrapura railway track closure hits coal supply to power plants
  3. MOVE TO FIND ALTERNATIVE ROUTE FOR CANCELLED DC TRAINS


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