20887 Ranchi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express


The 20887 Ranchi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express is India’s forty-ninth (49th) semi-high-speed train, connecting the state of Jharkhand to the state of Uttar Pradesh. The train running from Ranchi Junction to Varanasi Junction, passes through multiple cities and stops at Muri Junction, Bokaro Steel City, Koderma Junction, Gaya Junction, Sasaram Junction, and Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction along its route.


Key Components of 20887 Ranchi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express


OverviewTrain ScheduleTrain Routes
Stops and TimingFaresFrequency
Coach PositionPlatform NumberSpeed
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Intermediate StationsFeatures and FacilitiesT1 | T2

Overview: 20887 Ranchi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express


Train Service:Vande Bharat Express (formerly known as Train18)
Train Type:Semi-High-Speed
Train Name:Ranchi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express
Train Number:20887
Train Series:Forty-Ninth Vande Bharat Express Train
Train Generation:Forty-Seventh 2nd Generation | Thirty-Second Mini Vande Bharat 2.0 Express Train
Train Version:Vande Bharat 2.0 or VB2
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:12 March 2024
Commercial Run:18 March 2024
Reverse Route:20888 Varanasi-Ranchi Vande Bharat Express

Train Schedule: 20887 Ranchi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express


Start/Originating Station Name:Ranchi Junction
Station Code:RNC
Departure Time:05:10 AM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Arrives To (First Stop):Muri Junction
Station Code:MURI
Arrival Time:06:10 AM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Departure Time:06:12 AM
Next Arrives To (Second Stop):Bokaro Steel City
Station Code:BKSC
Arrival Time:07:10 AM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Departure Time:07:12 AM
Next Arrives To (Third Stop):Koderma Junction
Station Code:KQR
Arrival Time:08:40 AM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Departure Time:08:42 AM
Next Arrives To (Fourth Stop):Gaya Junction
Station Code:GAYA
Arrival Time:10:00 AM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Departure Time:10:05 AM
Next Arrives To (Fifth Stop):Sasaram Junction
Station Code:SSM
Arrival Time:11:03 AM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Departure Time:11:05 AM
Next Arrives To (Sixth Stop):Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction
Station Code:DDU
Arrival Time:12:15 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Departure Time:12:20 PM
End/Terminating Station Name:Varanasi Junction
Station Code:BSB
Arrival Time:01:00 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm

Train Route: 20887 Ranchi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express


Start or Departure From:Ranchi Junction
Station Code:RNC
Arrives To (First Halt):Muri Junction
Station Code:MURI
Next Arrives To (Second Halt):Bokaro Steel City
Station Code:BKSC
Next Arrives To (Third Halt):Koderma Junction
Station Code:KQR
Next Arrives To (Fourth Halt):Gaya Junction
Station Code:GAYA
Next Arrives To (Fifth Halt):Sasaram Junction
Station Code:SSM
Next Arrives To (Sixth Halt):Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction
Station Code:DDU
Final Arrival or Destination:Varanasi Junction
Station Code:BSB
Complete Train Routes:Ranchi Junction-Muri Junction-Bokaro Steel City-Koderma Junction-Gaya Junction-Sasaram Junction-Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction-Varanasi Junction

Stops and Timing: 20887 Ranchi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express


Number of Stops:6
First Halt Station Name:Muri Junction
Station Code:MURI
Arrives to First Halt:06:10 AM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Halt Time:2 minutes
Departure Time:06:12 AM
Second Halt Station Name:Bokaro Steel City
Station Code:BKSC
Arrives to Second Halt:07:10 AM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Halt Time:2 minutes
Departure Time:07:12 AM
Third Halt Station Name:Koderma Junction
Station Code:KQR
Arrives to Third Halt:08:40 AM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Halt Time:2 minutes
Departure Time:08:42 AM
Fourth Halt Station Name:Gaya Junction
Station Code:GAYA
Arrives to Fourth Halt:10:00 AM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Halt Time:5 minutes
Departure Time:10:05 AM
Fifth Halt Station Name:Sasaram Junction
Station Code:SSM
Arrives to Fifth Halt:11:03 AM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Halt Time:2 minutes
Departure Time:11:05 AM
Sixth Halt Station Name:Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction
Station Code:DDU
Arrives to Sixth Halt:12:15 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Halt Time:5 minutes
Departure Time:12:20 PM

Fares: 20887 Ranchi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express


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


Chair Car Fare (Economy CC Fare) from Ranchi Junction to Varanasi Junction:INR 1505
Executive Class Fare (Premium EC Fare) from Ranchi Junction to Varanasi Junction:INR 2725

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: 20887 Ranchi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express


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

Coach Position: 20887 Ranchi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express


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: 20887 Ranchi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express


Station Route (from Start to End)Station NamePlatform Number
Start/Originating Station:Ranchi Junction1
First Halt Station:Muri Junction1
Second Halt Station:Bokaro Steel City1
Third Halt Station:Koderma Junction1
Fourth Halt Station:Gaya Junction1
Fifth Halt Station:Sasaram Junction2
Sixth Halt Station:Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction3
End/Terminal Station:Varanasi Junction2

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: 20887 Ranchi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express


Maximum Permitted Speed:110 km/h
Average Speed:69 km/h

Distance: 20887 Ranchi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express


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


Total Distance Traveled from Ranchi Junction to Varanasi Junction:537 km

Travel Time: 20887 Ranchi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express


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


Total Time Taken from Ranchi Junction to Varanasi Junction:07 hours 50 minutes

Connecting Regions: 20887 Ranchi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express


Connecting State:Jharkhand, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh
Connecting Cities:Ranchi and Varanasi
Journey Days:Single Day

Intermediate Stations: 20887 Ranchi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express


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


Total Intermediate Stations between Ranchi Junction and Varanasi Junction:102 Intermediate Stations (Including 6 Halt Stations)

Features and Facilities: 20887 Ranchi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express


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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