Vananchal Express

Vananchal Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service15 July 2000; 24 years ago (2000-07-15)
Current operator(s)Eastern Railway
Route
TerminiRanchi Junction (RNC)
Bhagalpur Junction (BGP)
Stops24
Distance travelled553 km (344 mi)
Average journey time12h 55m
Service frequencyDaily [a]
Train number(s)13403 / 13404
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering,
E-catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed43 km/h (27 mph) average including halts

The 13403 / 13404 Vananchal Express is an Express train belonging to Eastern Railway zone that runs between Ranchi Junction and Bhagalpur Junction via Rampurhat Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 13403/13404 train numbers on a daily basis.[1] this train is also remembered for the famous Sainthia train collision.[2][3]

Service

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

Route & halts

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The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

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The train has standard swanky LHB rakes upgraded under LHB Scheme with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 19 coaches :

  • 2 AC II Tier
  • 3 AC III Tier
  • 8 Sleeper coaches
  • 5 General
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

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Both trains are hauled by an Asansol Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Ranchi to Bhagalpur and vice versa.

Direction reversal

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The train reverses its direction once at:

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Runs seven days in a week for every direction.
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References

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