VANANCHAL EXP (13404) runs from Bhagalpur to Hatia. It departs from Bhagalpur station (BGP) at from platform 2,3 and arrives at Ranchi station (RNC) at on platform 3,4. VANANCHAL EXP takes 24 hrs to cover the distance of 553 km between Bhagalpur and Hatia. It is a non-superfast train. The average speed of this train is 23.041666666666668 kmph. It has classes Second AC (2A), Third AC (3A) and Sleeper (SL). This train runs daily. Final chart for VANANCHAL EXP is prepared at Bhagalpur usually 3-4 hours before train departure time.
VANANCHAL EXP 13404 coach position
VANANCHAL EXP runs with an LHB Rake and has a total of 19 coaches. It has 3 third ac coaches, 2 second ac coaches, 7 sleeper coaches and 5 second seating unreserved coaches. The engine of the train reverses at Andal Jn station. The full coach composition is:
Bhagalpur is a city of historical importance on the southern banks of the river Ganges in the Indian state of Bihar. It is the 3rd largest city of Bihar and is among the oldest cities in Bihar and is famous for housing the 1st lady doctor in South Asia, Kadambini. It derives its name from 'Bhagduttpuram', which translates as 'City of Good Luck'. Bhagalpur is one of the prime Buddhist destinations in India. Known as Silk City, and famous all over India for its Tussar Silk & Bhagalpuri Saree. Tourist attractions in Bhagalpur, which are great places to visit, are Ancient. Vikramsila University, Ghuran Peer Baba, Vaasupujya Bhagwan Mahavir Jain Mandir, Mandar Hills. Bhagalpur can be visited in summer, monsoon or winter. One of the major tourist attraction is Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary which is famous for Gangetic dolphins, locally called as sonse. The Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary was established to protect the endangered Gangetic dolphins. The nearest airport from Bhagalpur is Patna airport (PAT) which is 183 km away.
