20842 Visakhapatnam-Bhubaneswar Vande Bharat Express


The 20842 Visakhapatnam-Bhubaneswar Vande Bharat Express is India’s fiftieth (50th) semi-high-speed train, connecting the state of Andhra Pradesh to the state of Odisha. The train running from Visakhapatnam Junction to Bhubaneswar, passes through multiple cities and stops at Vizianagaram Junction, Srikakulam Road, Palasa, Ichchapuram, Brahmapur, Balugaon, and Khurda Road Junction along its route.


Key Components of 20842 Visakhapatnam-Bhubaneswar Vande Bharat Express


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Intermediate StationsFeatures and FacilitiesT1 | T2

Overview: 20842 Visakhapatnam-Bhubaneswar Vande Bharat Express


Train Service:Vande Bharat Express (formerly known as Train18)
Train Type:Semi-High-Speed
Train Name:Visakhapatnam-Bhubaneswar Vande Bharat Express
Train Number:20842
Train Series:Fiftieth Vande Bharat Express Train
Train Generation:Forty-Eighth 2nd Generation | Thirty-Third 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:East Coast Railways (ECoR)
Inaugural Run:12 March 2024
Commercial Run:17 March 2024
Reverse Route:20841 Bhubaneswar-Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat Express

Train Schedule: 20842 Visakhapatnam-Bhubaneswar Vande Bharat Express


Start/Originating Station Name:Visakhapatnam Junction
Station Code:VSKP
Departure Time:03:30 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Arrives To (First Stop):Vizianagaram Junction
Station Code:VZM
Arrival Time:04:15 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Departure Time:04:17 PM
Next Arrives To (Second Stop):Srikakulam Road
Station Code:CHE
Arrival Time:05:03 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Departure Time:05:05 PM
Next Arrives To (Third Stop):Palasa
Station Code:PSA
Arrival Time:06:10 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Departure Time:06:12 PM
Next Arrives To (Fourth Stop):Ichchapuram
Station Code:IPM
Arrival Time:06:40 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Departure Time:06:42 PM
Next Arrives To (Fifth Stop):Brahmapur
Station Code:BAM
Arrival Time:07:00 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Departure Time:07:02 PM
Next Arrives To (Sixth Stop):Balugaon
Station Code:BALU
Arrival Time:07:52 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Departure Time:09:54 PM
Next Arrives To (Seventh Stop):Khurda Road Junction
Station Code:KUR
Arrival Time:08:57 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Departure Time:08:59 PM
End/Terminating Station Name:Bhubaneswar
Station Code:BBS
Arrival Time:09:30 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm

Train Route: 20842 Visakhapatnam-Bhubaneswar Vande Bharat Express


Start or Departure From:Visakhapatnam Junction
Station Code:VSKP
Arrives To (First Halt):Vizianagaram Junction
Station Code:VZM
Next Arrives To (Second Halt):Srikakulam Road
Station Code:CHE
Next Arrives To (Third Halt):Palasa
Station Code:PSA
Next Arrives To (Fourth Halt):Ichchapuram
Station Code:IPM
Next Arrives To (Fifth Halt):Brahmapur
Station Code:BAM
Next Arrives To (Sixth Halt):Balugaon
Station Code:BALU
Next Arrives To (Seventh Halt):Khurda Road Junction
Station Code:KUR
Final Arrival or Destination:Bhubaneswar
Station Code:BBS
Complete Train Routes:Visakhapatnam Junction-Vizianagaram Junction-Srikakulam Road-Palasa-Ichchapuram-Brahmapur-Balugaon-Khurda Road Junction-Bhubaneswar

Stops and Timing: 20842 Visakhapatnam-Bhubaneswar Vande Bharat Express


Number of Stops:7
First Halt Station Name:Vizianagaram Junction
Station Code:VZM
Arrives to First Halt:04:15 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Halt Time:2 minutes
Departure Time:04:17 PM
Second Halt Station Name:Srikakulam Road
Station Code:CHE
Arrives to Second Halt:05:03 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Halt Time:2 minutes
Departure Time:05:05 PM
Third Halt Station Name:Palasa
Station Code:PSA
Arrives to Third Halt:06:10 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Halt Time:2 minutes
Departure Time:06:12 PM
Fourth Halt Station Name:Ichchapuram
Station Code:IPM
Arrives to Fourth Halt:06:40 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Halt Time:2 minutes
Departure Time:06:42 PM
Fifth Halt Station Name:Brahmapur
Station Code:BAM
Arrives to Fifth Halt:07:00 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Halt Time:2 minutes
Departure Time:07:02 PM
Sixth Halt Station Name:Balugaon
Station Code:BALU
Arrives to Sixth Halt:07:52 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Halt Time:2 minutes
Departure Time:07:54 PM
Seventh Halt Station Name:Khurda Road Junction
Station Code:KUR
Arrives to Seventh Halt:08:57 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Halt Time:2 minutes
Departure Time:08:59 PM

Fares: 20842 Visakhapatnam-Bhubaneswar Vande Bharat Express


Total Fares from Visakhapatnam Junction to Bhubaneswar (Source to Destination)


Chair Car Fare (Economy CC Fare) from Visakhapatnam Junction to Bhubaneswar:INR 1280
Executive Class Fare (Premium EC Fare) from Visakhapatnam Junction to Bhubaneswar:INR 2325

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: 20842 Visakhapatnam-Bhubaneswar Vande Bharat Express


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

Coach Position: 20842 Visakhapatnam-Bhubaneswar 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: 20842 Visakhapatnam-Bhubaneswar Vande Bharat Express


Station Route (from Start to End)Station NamePlatform Number
Start/Originating Station:Visakhapatnam Junction1
First Halt Station:Vizianagaram Junction4
Second Halt Station:Srikakulam Road2
Third Halt Station:Palasa3
Fourth Halt Station:Ichchapuram3
Fifth Halt Station:Brahmapur1
Sixth Halt Station:Balugaon3
Seventh Halt Station:Khurda Road Junction2
End/Terminal Station:Bhubaneswar8

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: 20842 Visakhapatnam-Bhubaneswar Vande Bharat Express


Maximum Permitted Speed:130 km/h
Average Speed:77 km/h

Distance: 20842 Visakhapatnam-Bhubaneswar Vande Bharat Express


Total Distance Traveled from Visakhapatnam Junction to Bhubaneswar (Source to Destination)


Total Distance Traveled from Visakhapatnam Junction to Bhubaneswar:443 km

Travel Time: 20842 Visakhapatnam-Bhubaneswar Vande Bharat Express


Total Time Taken from Visakhapatnam Junction to Bhubaneswar (Source to Destination)


Total Time Taken from Visakhapatnam Junction to Bhubaneswar:06 hours

Connecting Regions: 20842 Visakhapatnam-Bhubaneswar Vande Bharat Express


Connecting State:Andhra Pradesh and Odisha
Connecting Cities:Visakhapatnam and Bhubaneswar
Journey Days:Single Day

Intermediate Stations: 20842 Visakhapatnam-Bhubaneswar Vande Bharat Express


Total Intermediate Stations between Visakhapatnam Junction and Bhubaneswar (Source to Destination)


Total Intermediate Stations between Visakhapatnam Junction and Bhubaneswar:66 Intermediate Stations (Including 7 Halt Stations)

Features and Facilities: 20842 Visakhapatnam-Bhubaneswar 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 C7 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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