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<p></p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2018}}<br /> {{Use Indian English|date=August 2018}}<br /> {{Infobox rail service<br /> | name = Vananchal Express<br /> | image = <br /> | image_width = <br /> | caption = <br /> | type = [[Express trains in India|Express]]<br /> | locale = <br /> | first = <br /> | last =<br /> | operator = [[Eastern Railway zone]]<br /> | ridership =<br /> | start = {{stnlnk|Ranchi Junction}} (RNC)<br /> | stops = 26<br /> | end = {{stnlnk|Bhagalpur Junction}} (BGP)<br /> | distance = {{convert|567|km|0|abbr=on}}<br /> | journey time = 14h 55m<br /> | frequency = Daily {{efn|Runs seven days in a week for every direction.}}<br /> | class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved<br /> | seating = No<br /> | sleeping = Yes<br /> | autorack = <br /> | catering = On-board catering &lt;br&gt; E-catering<br /> | observation = [[ICF coaches]]<br /> | entertainment = No<br /> | baggage = No<br /> | other facilities= Below the seats<br /> | stock = 2<br /> | gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}<br /> | electrification = Yes/No<br /> | trainnumber = 13403/13404<br /> | speed = {{convert|38|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts<br /> | map = <br /> | map_state =<br /> }}<br /> <br /> The &#039;&#039;&#039;Vananchal Express&#039;&#039;&#039; is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[Eastern Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Ranchi Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Bhagalpur Junction}} in India. It is currently being operated with 13403/13404 train numbers on a daily basis.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/ranchi/3-dhanbad-chandrapura-trains-via-tt-line-restored.html 3 DHANBAD-CHANDRAPURA TRAINS VIA TT LINE RESTORED]&lt;/ref&gt; this train is also remembered for the famous [[Sainthia train collision]].&lt;ref&gt;[http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/dhanbad-chandrapura-railway-track-closure-hits-coal-supply-to-power-plants/articleshow/59313836.cms Dhanbad-Chandrapura railway track closure hits coal supply to power plants]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/move-to-find-alternative-route-for-cancelled-dc-trains.html MOVE TO FIND ALTERNATIVE ROUTE FOR CANCELLED DC TRAINS]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> == Service==<br /> <br /> The 13403/Vananchal Express was inaugurated on 15 July 2000. It has an average speed of 39&amp;nbsp;km/hr and covers 553&amp;nbsp;km in 14h 15m. The 13404/Vananchal Express has an average speed of 41&amp;nbsp;km/hr and covers 556&amp;nbsp;km in 13h 30m.<br /> <br /> == Route &amp; Halts ==<br /> <br /> The important halts of the train are:<br /> <br /> * {{stnlnk|Ranchi Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Muri Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Bokaro Steel City}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Chandrapura Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Dhanbad Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Asansol Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Raniganj}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Andal Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Pandabeswar}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Siuri}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Sainthia Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Rampurhat Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Nalhati Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Murarai}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Pakur}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Gumani}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Barharwa Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Tinpahar}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Sahebganj}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Mirza Cheuki}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Pirpainti}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Kahalgaon}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Ghogha}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Bhagalpur Junction}}<br /> <br /> ==Coach composition==<br /> <br /> The train has standard swanky ICF rakes upgraded under Utkristh Scheme with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 14 coaches :<br /> <br /> * 1 AC II Tier<br /> * 1 AC III Tier<br /> * 5 Sleeper coaches<br /> * 5 General<br /> * 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake<br /> <br /> == Traction==<br /> <br /> Both trains are hauled by an [[Electric Loco Shed, Asansol|Asansol]]-based [[WAP-4]] electric locomotive from Ranchi to Andal. From Andal it is hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Jamalpur|Jamalpur]]-based [[WDM-3A]] diesel locomotive until Bhagalpur and vice versa.<br /> <br /> ==Direction reversal==<br /> <br /> The train reverses its direction 1 times:<br /> <br /> * {{stnlnk|Andal Junction}}<br /> <br /> == See also ==<br /> <br /> * [[Ranchi Junction railway station]]<br /> * [[Bhagalpur Junction railway station]]<br /> * [[Sainthia train collision]]<br /> <br /> == Notes ==<br /> {{notelist}}<br /> <br /> == External links ==<br /> <br /> * [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/1713 13403/Vananchal Express]<br /> * [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/1714 13404/Vananchal Express]<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> {{reflist}}<br /> <br /> {{Railways in Eastern India}}<br /> <br /> {{DEFAULTSORT:Vananchal Express}}<br /> [[Category:Transport in Ranchi]]<br /> [[Category:Transport in Bhagalpur]]<br /> [[Category:Named passenger trains of India]]<br /> [[Category:Rail transport in Jharkhand]]<br /> [[Category:Rail transport in Bihar]]<br /> [[Category:Rail transport in West Bengal]]<br /> [[Category:Express trains in India]]<br /> <br /> <br /> {{India-express-train-stub}}</div>

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