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Suvidha

20897VANDE BHARAT EXP

HOWRAH JNRANCHI
HWHRNC
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Journey overview

20897 VANDE BHARAT EXP is a Suvidha service operating between HOWRAH JN (HWH) and RANCHI (RNC). The train covers approximately 462 km and operates on select days (Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun). It departs HOWRAH JN at 14:35 and reaches RANCHI at 22:00.

Quick information

Distance
462 km
Duration
NA
Classes
EC · CC
Departs
14:35
Arrives
22:00
Running days
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Route & schedule

  1. HOWRAH JNSource

    HWH
    Dep 14:35Day 10 km

  2. KHARAGPUR JN

    KGP
    Arr 16:06Dep 16:08Day 12 min halt116 km

  3. TATANAGAR JN

    TATA
    Arr 17:45Dep 17:50Day 15 min halt250 km

  4. CHANDIL JN

    CNI
    Arr 18:34Dep 18:35Day 11 min halt286 km

  5. PURULIA JN

    PRR
    Arr 19:23Dep 19:25Day 12 min halt340 km

  6. KOTSHILA

    KSX
    Arr 20:04Dep 20:05Day 11 min halt376 km

  7. MURI

    MURI
    Arr 20:25Dep 20:27Day 12 min halt400 km

  8. RANCHIDestination

    RNC
    Arr 22:00Day 1462 km

Journey insights

6

Total stops

intermediate halts

5 min

Longest halt

TATANAGAR JN

Day journey

Journey type

Afternoon

Departure

Coach position

Coach sequence from the engine. Positions can change on the day of travel — always confirm at the station.

Coach position from the engine, with coach number and type
Pos.CoachType
1C1AC Chair Car (T18)
2C2AC Chair Car (T18)
3C3AC Chair Car (T18)
4C4AC Chair Car (T18)
5C5AC Chair Car (T18)
6E1AC Executive Chair Car (T18)
7C6AC Chair Car (T18)
8C7AC Chair Car (T18)

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About Suvidha

Suvidha category trains on Indian Railways. 20897 VANDE BHARAT EXP is one such service, linking HOWRAH JN and RANCHI.

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Frequently asked questions

What time does 20897 VANDE BHARAT EXP depart?

20897 VANDE BHARAT EXP departs HOWRAH JN (HWH) at 14:35.

What time does 20897 VANDE BHARAT EXP arrive at RANCHI?

It arrives RANCHI (RNC) at 22:00.

What is the total distance of 20897 VANDE BHARAT EXP?

20897 VANDE BHARAT EXP covers approximately 462 km between HOWRAH JN and RANCHI.

Which days does 20897 VANDE BHARAT EXP run?

20897 VANDE BHARAT EXP runs on Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun.

Which travel classes are available on 20897 VANDE BHARAT EXP?

20897 VANDE BHARAT EXP offers Executive Chair Car (EC) and AC Chair Car (CC).

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