20897-Howrah Ranchi Vande Bharat Express Train

The 20897 Howrah Ranchi Vande Bharat Express is India’s 31st Vande Bharat Express train, connecting the cities of Howrah in West Bengal and Ranchi in Jharkhand, India. Discover vital information such as the General Overview, Timetable, Routes, Stops and Timing, Fares, Frequency, Coach Position, Platform Number, Speed, Distance, Travel Time, Connecting Regions, Intermediate Stations, and Features and Facilities.

General Overview: 20897-Howrah Ranchi Vande Bharat Express Train

Train Service:Vande Bharat Express (formerly known as Train18)
Train Type:Semi-High-Speed
Train Name:Howrah-Ranchi Vande Bharat Express
Train Number:20897
Train Series:Thirty-First Vande Bharat Express Train
Train Generation:Twenty-Ninth 2nd Generation | Seventeenth Mini Vande Bharat 2.0 Express Train
Train Version:Mini Vande Bharat 2.0
Designed By:Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO)
Manufactured By:Integral Coach Factory (ICF)
Operated By:Indian Railways
Current Operator Zone:South Eastern Railways (SER)
Inaugural Run:24 September 2023
Commercial Run:27 September 2023
Reverse Route:20898-Ranchi Howrah Vande Bharat Express Train

Train Schedule: 20897-Howrah Ranchi Vande Bharat Express Train

Start/Originating Station Name:Howrah Junction
Station Code:HWH
Departure Time:03:45 PM
Platform Number:23/22
Arrives To (First Stop):Kharagpur Junction
Station Code:KGP
Arrival Time:05:18 PM
Platform Number:2
Departure Time:05:20 PM
Next Arrives To (Second Stop):Tatanagar Junction
Station Code:TATA
Arrival Time:07:05 PM
Platform Number:1/3
Departure Time:07:10 PM
Next Arrives To (Third Stop):Chandil
Station Code:CNI
Arrival Time:07:53 PM
Platform Number:2
Departure Time:07:54 PM
Next Arrives To (Fourth Stop):Purulia Junction
Station Code:PRR
Arrival Time:08:33 PM
Platform Number:2/3
Departure Time:08:35 PM
Next Arrives To (Fifth Stop):Kotshila Junction
Station Code:KSX
Arrival Time:09:14 PM
Platform Number:1
Departure Time:09:15 PM
Next Arrives To (Sixth Stop):Muri Junction
Station Code:MURI
Arrival Time:09:35 PM
Platform Number:2
Departure Time:09:37 PM
End/Terminating Station Name:Ranchi Junction
Station Code:RNC
Arrival Time:10:50 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm

Train Routes: 20897-Howrah Ranchi Vande Bharat Express Train

Start or Departure From:Howrah Junction
Station Code:HWH
Arrives To (First Halt):Kharagpur Junction
Station Code:KGP
Next Arrives To (Second Halt):Tatanagar Junction
Station Code:TATA
Next Arrives To (Third Halt):Chandil
Station Code:CNI
Next Arrives To (Fourth Halt):Purulia Junction
Station Code:PRR
Next Arrives To (Fifth Halt):Kotshila Junction
Station Code:KSX
Next Arrives To (Sixth Halt):Muri Junction
Station Code:MURI
Final Arrival or Destination:Ranchi Junction
Station Code:RNC
Complete Train Routes:Howrah Junction-Kharagpur Junction-Tatanagar Junction-Chandil-Purulia Junction-Kotshila Junction-Muri Junction-Ranchi Junction

Stops: 20897-Howrah Ranchi Vande Bharat Express Train

Number of Stops:6
First Halt Station Name:Kharagpur Junction
Station Code:KGP
Arrives to First Halt:05:18 PM
Platform Number:2
Halt Time:2 minutes
Departure Time:05:20 PM
Second Halt Station Name:Tatanagar Junction
Station Code:TATA
Arrives to Second Halt:07:05 PM
Platform Number:1/3
Halt Time:5 minutes
Departure Time:07:10 PM
Third Halt Station Name:Chandil
Station Code:CNI
Arrives to Third Halt:07:53 PM
Platform Number:2
Halt Time:1 minutes
Departure Time:07:54 PM
Fourth Halt Station Name:Purulia Junction
Station Code:PRR
Arrives to Fourth Halt:08:33 PM
Platform Number:2/3
Halt Time:2 minutes
Departure Time:08:35 PM
Fifth Halt Station Name:Kotshila Junction
Station Code:KSX
Arrives to Fifth Halt:09:14 PM
Platform Number:1
Halt Time:1 minutes
Departure Time:09:15 PM
Sixth Halt Station Name:Muri Junction
Station Code:MURI
Arrives to Sixth Halt:09:35 PM
Platform Number:2
Halt Time:2 minutes
Departure Time:09:37 PM

Fares: 20897-Howrah Ranchi Vande Bharat Express Train

Total Fares from Howrah Junction to Ranchi Junction (Source to Destination)

Chair Car Fare (Economy CC Fare) from Howrah Junction to Ranchi Junction:INR 1320
Executive Class Fare (Premium EC Fare) from Howrah Junction to Ranchi Junction:INR 2395

Note: For the most up-to-date ticket fares, we recommend visiting the Indian Railways website. The ticket price includes various components such as the base fare, reservation charges, superfast charges, GST, and catering charges (Please note that the above fares are applicable only for the General Quota). Collectively, all these different charges contribute to the total cost of the ticket.

Frequency: 20897-Howrah Ranchi Vande Bharat Express Train

Frequency:All Days Except Tuesday or 6 Days in a Week
Running Days:Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Coach Position: 20897-Howrah Ranchi Vande Bharat Express Train

Coach Serial Number:12345678
Coach Position:T1C1C2C3C4C5E1C6C7T2
Coach Color:Aqua ColorAqua ColorAqua ColorAqua ColorAqua ColorPink ColorAqua ColorAqua Color
Seating Capacity:4478787878527844
Travel Class:CCCCCCCCCCECCCCC
Seating Arrangement:3×23×23×23×23×22×23×23X2

Platform Number: 20897-Howrah Ranchi Vande Bharat Express Train

Station Route (from Start to End)Station NamePlatform Number
Start/Originating Station:Howrah Junction23/22
First Halt Station:Kharagpur Junction2
Second Halt Station:Tatanagar Junction1/3
Third Halt Station:Chandil2
Fourth Halt Station:Purulia Junction2/3
Fifth Halt Station:Kotshila Junction1
Sixth Halt Station:Muri Junction2
End/Terminal Station:Ranchi JunctionNot Confirm

Note: If the platform number is not confirmed, it might be challenging to predict, especially for a running train. Stay updated for any announcements or real-time information. Stay tuned for further updates. For the latest and most accurate platform updates, we recommend visiting the station.

Speed: 20897-Howrah Ranchi Vande Bharat Express Train

Maximum Permitted Speed:130 km/h
Average Speed:65 km/h

Distance: 20897-Howrah Ranchi Vande Bharat Express Train

Total Distance Traveled from Howrah Junction to Ranchi Junction (Source to Destination)

Total Distance Traveled from Howrah Junction to Ranchi Junction:463 km

Travel Time: 20897-Howrah Ranchi Vande Bharat Express Train

Total Time Taken from Howrah Junction to Ranchi Junction (Source to Destination)

Total Time Taken from Howrah Junction to Ranchi Junction:07 hours 05 minutes

Connecting Regions: 20897-Howrah Ranchi Vande Bharat Express Train

Connecting States:West Bengal and Jharkhand
Connecting Cities:Howrah and Ranchi
Journey Days:Single Day

Intermediate Stations: 20897-Howrah Ranchi Vande Bharat Express Train

Total Intermediate Stations between Howrah Junction and Ranchi Junction (Source to Destination)

Total Intermediate Stations between Howrah Junction and Ranchi Junction:90 Intermediate Stations (Including 6 Halt Stations)

Features and Facilities: 20897-Howrah Ranchi Vande Bharat Express Train

No. of Coaches:8
Coach Class(es):The Mini Vande Bharat Express is equipped with two types of coaches: AC Chair Car coaches, numbered from C1 to C7, and AC Executive Chair Car coaches designated as E1.
Coach Positions:In the 8-coach Mini Vande Bharat Express, Coaches No. 1 to 5 are assigned to coach positions C1 to C5, Coaches No. 7 and 8 are allocated to coach positions C6 and C7, and Coaches No. 6 are designated for coach position E1.
No of AC Chair Coach Classes:7
Seating Arrangement AC Chair Car:3×2
No of AC Executive Chair Car Coach Classes:1
Seating Arrangement AC Executive Chair Car:2×2
Total Passenger Seating Capacity:530
Seating Passengers Capacity by Coach No:In the seating arrangement, both C1 and C7 coaches are designed for 44 passengers each. Moving to C2 through C6 coaches, these compartments offer spacious seating for 78 passengers each. Additionally, E1 coach is tailored to accommodate a total of 52 passengers comfortably.
AC Chair Coaches Color:Aqua Color
AC Executive Chair Coaches Color:Pink Color
Pantry/Catering facilities:Yes (On Board Catering/E-Catering)
Observation Facilities:Large Windows in All Coaches
Entertainment Facilities:On-board WiFi, Infotainment System, Reading Light, Electric, Outlets, Bottle Holder, Seat Pockets, Tray Table
Charging Facilities:Yes
Sleeping:No
Seating Arrangement:Airline Style, Rotatable seats
Baggage Facilities:Overhead Racks
Sleeper Classes:No
Other FacilitiesKAVACH, Additional Parking Brakes and Traction Motor System, Smoke Alarms, CCTV Cameras, Bio-Vacuum Toilets, Sensor-based Water Taps, Roller Blinds, Automatic Doors, Odour Control System
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