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{{Infobox rail service<br />
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| name = Howrah Junction – Rourkela Junction<br>''Vande Bharat Express''<br />
| logo = Ministry of Railways India.svg<br />
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| image_width = 300px<br />
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| type = [[Vande Bharat Express]]<br />
| locale = [[West Bengal]], [[Jharkhand]] and [[Odisha]]<br />
| first = {{start date|2024|09|15|df=yes}} (Inaugural)<br>{{start date and age|18 September 2024}} (Commercial)<br />
| last = <br />
| operator = [[South Eastern Railway zone|South Eastern Railways (SER)]]<br />
| ridership = <br />
| start = {{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}} '''(HWH)'''<br />
| stops = 03<br />
| end = {{stnlnk|Rourkela Junction}} '''(ROU)'''<br />
| distance = {{convert|412|km|0|abbr=on}}<br />
| journeytime = 05 hrs 50 mins<br />
| frequency = Six days a week {{efn|Except Tuesdays}}<br />
| trainnumber = 20871 / 20872<br />
| line_used = [[Howrah–Nagpur–Mumbai line|Howrah–Nagpur–Mumbai line (till Rourkela Junction)]]<br />
| class = AC Chair Car, AC Executive Chair Car<br />
| seating = {{Hlist|Airline style|Rotatable seats}}<br />
| sleeping = No<br />
| autorack = <br />
| catering = On board Catering<br />
| observation = Large windows in all coaches<br />
| entertainment = {{Hlist|[[Wi-Fi|On-board WiFi]]|Infotainment System|[[AC power plugs and sockets: British and related types#Indian IS 1293|Electric outlets]]|Reading light|Seat Pockets|Bottle Holder|Tray Table}}<br />
| baggage = Overhead racks<br />
| otherfacilities = [[Kavach (train protection system)|Kavach]]<br />
| stock = [[Vande Bharat (trainset)#Second generation|Mini Vande Bharat 2.0]]<br><small>''(Last service: Oct 18 2025)''</small><br>[[Vande Bharat (trainset)#Second generation|Vande Bharat 2.0]]<br><small>''(First service: Oct 19 2025)''</small><br />
| gauge = [[5 ft 6 in gauge railway|Indian gauge]]<br/>{{track gauge|1676mm|allk=on}} [[broad gauge]]<br />
| el = <br />
| speed = {{cvt|71|km/h|0|abbr=on}} (Avg.)<br />
| trainlength = {{convert|384|m|ft}} (16 coaches)<br />
| owners = [[Indian Railways]]<br />
| maintenance = [[South Eastern Railway zone|Santragachi Jn (SRC)]]<br />
| map = {{Howrah – Rourkela VB Express Route}}<br />
| map_state = collapsed<br />
| electrification = [[25 kV 50 Hz AC]] Overhead line<br />
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The 20871/20872 '''Howrah - Rourkela ''Vande Bharat Express''''' is India's 58th [[Vande Bharat Express|Vande Bharat Express train]], connecting the metropolitan and twin city of [[Kolkata]], [[Howrah]] in [[West Bengal]] with the smart city of [[Rourkela]] in [[Odisha]].<br />
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This express train was inaugurated on September 15, 2024, by Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] via [[Videotelephony|video conferencing]] from the capital city of [[Ranchi]] instead of physically inaugurating at [[Tatanagar Junction railway station|Tatanagar Junction]] in [[Jharkhand]] due to continuous rains in Jamshedpur.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Athrady |first=Ajith |title=PM Modi flags off six Vande Bharat Express trains in poll-bound Jharkhand |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/jharkhand/pm-modi-flags-off-six-vande-bharat-express-trains-in-poll-bound-jharkhand-3191585 |access-date=2024-09-15 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=15 September 2024 |title=PM's Jamshedpur Visit Canceled Due to Rain, Will Inaugurate Online from Ranchi |url=https://www.livehindustan.com/jharkhand/jamshedpur/story-pm-s-visit-to-jamshedpur-canceled-due-to-heavy-rain-online-inauguration-planned-201726376249295.html |access-date=15 September 2024 |website=Live Hindustan |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-09-15 |title=PM Modi flags off six Vande Bharat trains at Jharkhand's Tatanagar |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/pm-modi-flags-off-six-vande-bharat-trains-at-jharkhands-tatanagar/articleshow/113361896.cms?UTM_Source=Google_Newsstand&UTM_Campaign=RSS_Feed&UTM_Medium=Referral |access-date=2024-09-15 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=DHNS |title=PM Modi to flag off six Vande Bharat Express trains in poll-bound Jharkhand |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/elections/jharkhand/pm-modi-to-flag-off-six-vande-bharat-express-trains-in-poll-bound-jharkhand-3191357 |access-date=2024-09-15 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-09-15 |title=PM Modi to flag off six new Vande Bharat Express trains during Jharkhand visit today – Full list of routes here |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/business/railways-pm-modi-to-flag-off-six-new-vande-bharat-express-trains-during-jharkhand-visit-today-full-list-of-routes-here-3611206/ |access-date=2024-09-15 |website=Financialexpress |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-09-11 |title=PM Modi to inaugurate 11 Vande Bharat Express Trains from Tatanagar |url=https://avenuemail.in/pm-modi-to-inaugurate-11-vande-bharat-express-trains-from-tatanagar/ |access-date=2024-09-13 |website=The Avenue Mail |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=12 September 2024 |title=राउरकेला-हावड़ा वंदे भारत ट्रेन का होगा ट्रायल |url=https://www.livehindustan.com/jharkhand/jamshedpur/story-trial-run-for-rourkela-howrah-vande-bharat-train-in-jamshedpur-201726119810922.html |access-date=13 September 2024 |website=Live Hindustan |language=hi}}</ref><br />
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== Overview ==<br />
This train is currently operated by [[Indian Railways]], connecting [[Howrah Junction railway station|Howrah Jn]], [[Kharagpur Junction railway station|Kharagpur Jn]], [[Tatanagar Junction railway station|Tatanagar Jn]], [[Chakradharpur railway station|Chakradharpur]] and [[Rourkela Junction railway station|Rourkela Jn]]. It currently operates with train numbers 20871/20872 on 6 days a week basis.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Aniket |title=20871/Howrah - Rourkela Vande Bharat Express - Howrah to Rourkela SER/South Eastern Zone - Railway Enquiry |url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/howrah-rourkela-vande-bharat-express-20871/235482/1/170 |access-date=2024-09-13 |website=indiarailinfo.com}}</ref><br />
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==Rakes==<br />
It is the fifty-fifth [[Vande Bharat (trainset)#Second generation|2nd Generation]] and thirty-ninth [[Vande Bharat (trainset)#Second generation|'''Mini Vande Bharat 2.0 Express train''']] which was designed and manufactured by the [[Integral Coach Factory]] at [[Perambur]], [[Chennai]] under the [[Make in India]] Initiative.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Train 18, India's Fastest, Named "Vande Bharat Express": Piyush Goyal |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/train-18-indias-fastest-named-vande-bharat-express-piyush-goyal-1983965 |access-date=2023-04-19 |website=NDTV.com}}</ref><br />
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=== Coach augmentation ===<br />
As per latest updates, this express train was augmented with 08 additional AC coaches, thereby running with [[Vande Bharat (trainset)#Second generation|Vande Bharat 2.0 trainset]] W.E.F. 19 October 2025 in order to enhance passenger capacity and make travel convenient on this route. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Shah |first=Priyanshi |date=2025-10-20 |title=58th Vande Bharat Express Gets Double The Coaches This Diwali; Check Route, Stops And Fare |url=https://curlytales.com/india/trending/vande-bharat-express-gets-double-the-coaches-this-diwali-check-route-stops-and-fare/ |access-date=2025-10-21 |website=Curly Tales |language=en-US}}</ref><br />
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== Service ==<br />
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The 20871/20872 Howrah Jn - Rourkela Jn Vande Bharat Express operates six days a week except Tuesdays, covering a distance of {{cvt|412|km}} in a travel time of 5 hours with an average speed of {{cvt|71|km/h}}. The Maximum Permissible Speed is {{cvt|130|km/h}}.<br />
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== See also ==<br />
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* [[Vande Bharat Express]]<br />
* [[Tejas Express]]<br />
* [[Gatiman Express]]<br />
* [[Howrah Junction railway station]]<br />
* [[Rourkela Junction railway station]]<br />
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==Notes==<br />
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==References==<br />
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[[Category:Vande Bharat Express trains]]<br />
[[Category:Named passenger trains of India]]<br />
[[Category:Higher-speed rail]]<br />
[[Category:Express trains in India]]<br />
[[Category:Electric multiple units of India]]<br />
[[Category:Transport in West Bengal]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Howrah]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in West Bengal]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Odisha]]<br />
[[Category:Transport in Odisha]]<br />
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