20898-Ranchi Howrah Vande Bharat Express Train

The 20898 Ranchi Howrah Vande Bharat Express is India’s 31st Vande Bharat Express train, connecting the cities of Ranchi in Jharkhand and Howrah in West Bengal, 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: 20898-Ranchi Howrah Vande Bharat Express Train

Train Service:Vande Bharat Express (formerly known as Train18)
Train Type:Semi-High-Speed
Train Name:Ranchi-Howrah Vande Bharat Express
Train Number:20898
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:20897-Howrah Ranchi Vande Bharat Express Train

Train Schedule: 20898-Ranchi Howrah Vande Bharat Express Train

Start/Originating Station Name:Ranchi Junction
Station Code:RNC
Departure Time:05:15 AM
Platform Number:1
Arrives To (First Stop):Muri Junction
Station Code:MURI
Arrival Time:06:15 AM
Platform Number:1
Departure Time:06:17 AM
Next Arrives To (Second Stop):Kotshila Junction
Station Code:KSX
Arrival Time:06:34 AM
Platform Number:1
Departure Time:06:35 AM
Next Arrives To (Third Stop):Purulia Junction
Station Code:PRR
Arrival Time:07:08 AM
Platform Number:3
Departure Time:07:10 AM
Next Arrives To (Fourth Stop):Chandil
Station Code:CNI
Arrival Time:07:50 AM
Platform Number:3
Departure Time:07:51 AM
Next Arrives To (Fifth Stop):Tatanagar Junction
Station Code:TATA
Arrival Time:08:40 AM
Platform Number:4
Departure Time:08:45 AM
Next Arrives To (Sixth Stop):Kharagpur Junction
Station Code:KGP
Arrival Time:10:30 AM
Platform Number:7
Departure Time:10:32 AM
End/Terminating Station Name:Howrah Junction
Station Code:HWH
Arrival Time:12:20 PM
Platform Number:22/23

Train Routes: 20898-Ranchi Howrah Vande Bharat Express Train

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

Stops: 20898-Ranchi Howrah Vande Bharat Express Train

Number of Stops:6
First Halt Station Name:Muri Junction
Station Code:MURI
Arrives to First Halt:06:15 AM
Platform Number:1
Halt Time:2 minutes
Departure Time:06:17 AM
Second Halt Station Name:Kotshila Junction
Station Code:KSX
Arrives to Second Halt:06:34 AM
Platform Number:1
Halt Time:1 minutes
Departure Time:06:35 AM
Third Halt Station Name:Purulia Junction
Station Code:PRR
Arrives to Third Halt:07:08 AM
Platform Number:3
Halt Time:2 minutes
Departure Time:07:10 AM
Fourth Halt Station Name:Chandil
Station Code:CNI
Arrives to Fourth Halt:07:50 AM
Platform Number:3
Halt Time:1 minutes
Departure Time:07:51 AM
Fifth Halt Station Name:Tatanagar Junction
Station Code:TATA
Arrives to Fifth Halt:08:40 AM
Platform Number:4
Halt Time:5 minutes
Departure Time:08:45 AM
Sixth Halt Station Name:Kharagpur Junction
Station Code:KGP
Arrives to Sixth Halt:10:30 AM
Platform Number:7
Halt Time:2 minutes
Departure Time:10:32 AM

Fares: 20898-Ranchi Howrah Vande Bharat Express Train

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

Chair Car Fare (Economy CC Fare) from Ranchi Junction to Howrah Junction:INR 1155
Executive Class Fare (Premium EC Fare) from Ranchi Junction to Howrah Junction:INR 2200

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: 20898-Ranchi Howrah 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: 20898-Ranchi Howrah Vande Bharat Express Train

Coach Serial Number:12345678
Coach Position:T1C7C6E1C5C4C3C2C1T2
Coach Color:Aqua ColorAqua ColorPink ColorAqua ColorAqua ColorAqua ColorAqua ColorAqua Color
Seating Capacity:4478527878787844
Travel Class:CCCCECCCCCCCCCCC
Seating Arrangement:3×23×22×23×23×23×23×23X2

Platform Number: 20898-Ranchi Howrah Vande Bharat Express Train

Station Route (from Start to End)Station NamePlatform Number
Start/Originating Station:Ranchi Junction1
First Halt Station:Muri Junction1
Second Halt Station:Kotshila Junction1
Third Halt Station:Purulia Junction3
Fourth Halt Station:Chandil3
Fifth Halt Station:Tatanagar Junction4
Sixth Halt Station:Kharagpur Junction7
End/Terminal Station:Howrah Junction22/23

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: 20898-Ranchi Howrah Vande Bharat Express Train

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

Distance: 20898-Ranchi Howrah Vande Bharat Express Train

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

Total Distance Traveled from Ranchi Junction to Howrah Junction:460 km

Travel Time: 20898-Ranchi Howrah Vande Bharat Express Train

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

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

Connecting Regions: 20898-Ranchi Howrah Vande Bharat Express Train

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

Intermediate Stations: 20898-Ranchi Howrah Vande Bharat Express Train

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

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

Features and Facilities: 20898-Ranchi Howrah 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 and 2 are assigned to coach positions C7 and C6, Coaches No. 4 to 8 are allocated to coach positions C5 to C1, and Coaches No. 3 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 C7 and C1 coaches are designed for 44 passengers each. Moving to C6 through C2 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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