Vananchal Express

The 13403 / 13404 Vananchal Express is an Express train belonging to Eastern Railway zone that runs between and via Dhanbad, Rampurhat in India. It is currently being operated with 13403/13404 train numbers on a daily basis. this train is also remembered for the infamous Sainthia train collision.

Service

The 13403/Vananchal Express was inaugurated on 15 July 2000. It has an average speed of 39 km/h and covers 553 km in 14h 15m. The 13404/Vananchal Express has an average speed of 41 km/h and covers 556 km in 13h 30m.

Route &; halts

The important halts of the train are:'

Note: Bold letters indicates Major Railway Stations/Major Cities.

Coach composition

The train has standard swanky LHB rakes upgraded under LHB Scheme with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 19 coaches :

1 AC Coach
2 AC II Tier
3 AC III Tier
7 Sleeper coaches
4 General
2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

Both trains are hauled by an Howrah Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Ranchi to Bhagalpur and vice versa.

Direction reversal

The train reverses its direction once at: