20872 train VANDE BHARAT EXP
20872 starts from ROU (Rourkela) at 13:35 and reaches HWH (Howrah JN) at 19:50 covering a distance of 413 kms and 5 stations. 20872 is scheduled to run on Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat at 13:35 from ROU Rourkela station to reach HWH Howrah JN at 19:50.
Train 20872 VANDE BHARAT EXP
- Train Number: 20872 Name: VANDE BHARAT EXP (रुरकेला-हाबरा वन्दे भारत एक्सप्रेस)
- Chart preparation time: prev day at 20:16
- Type: VNDB (VANDE BHARAT) covering 413 kms in 06 hours 15 mins
- Frequency: Runs 6 days Sun Mon Wed Thu Fri Sat
- Route: Rourkela (ROU) to Howrah JN (HWH).
- Major Stops: TATA (Tatanagar JN)
- Coaches: 14 AC Chair Car, 2 Executive Chair Car
20872 chart preparation time
20872 chart preparation time was 20:16 (08:16 PM) last night, as it is prepared a day before for the train starting today from Rourkela at 13:35.
Based on Indian Railways regulations, the First Reservation Chart for morning trains is typically prepared by 08:00 PM the previous evening. For all other departures, the first chart is finalized at least 8-10 hours before the scheduled start time.
The Second and Final Reservation Chart is prepared 30 minutes before the train departs from the charting station. Any last-minute changes or current bookings are reflected only in this final chart.
Train 20872 coach position seat map live
20872 train coach position today is:
- ENG
- C14
- C13
- C12
- C11
- C10
- C9
- C8
- E2
- E1
- C7
- C6
- C5
- C4
- C3
- C2
- C1
Train VANDE BHARAT EXP 20872 coach position from engine to rear:
| Pos | Coach | Class |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ENG | Engine |
| 2 | C14 | CC AC Chair Car |
| 3 | C13 | CC AC Chair Car |
| 4 | C12 | CC AC Chair Car |
| 5 | C11 | CC AC Chair Car |
| 6 | C10 | CC AC Chair Car |
| 7 | C9 | CC AC Chair Car |
| 8 | C8 | CC AC Chair Car |
| 9 | E2 | EC Executive Chair Car |
| 10 | E1 | EC Executive Chair Car |
| 11 | C7 | CC AC Chair Car |
| 12 | C6 | CC AC Chair Car |
| 13 | C5 | CC AC Chair Car |
| 14 | C4 | CC AC Chair Car |
| 15 | C3 | CC AC Chair Car |
| 16 | C2 | CC AC Chair Car |
| 17 | C1 | CC AC Chair Car |
20872 coach composition and seat mapping is of 14 CC, 2 EC class coaches/bogies/rakes. See live coach position of yesterday, today, and tomorrow here at coach position page.
20872 seat map images:


20872 coach position at station: coach position stays same across station as there are no engine direction reversal stations
| Station | Coach Position |
|---|---|
| ROU (Rourkela) | ENG C14 C13 C12 C11 C10 C9 C8 E2 E1 C7 C6 C5 C4 C3 C2 C1 |
| CKP (Chakaradharpur) | ENG C14 C13 C12 C11 C10 C9 C8 E2 E1 C7 C6 C5 C4 C3 C2 C1 |
| TATA (Tatanagar JN) | ENG C14 C13 C12 C11 C10 C9 C8 E2 E1 C7 C6 C5 C4 C3 C2 C1 |
| KGP (Kharagpur JN) | ENG C14 C13 C12 C11 C10 C9 C8 E2 E1 C7 C6 C5 C4 C3 C2 C1 |
| HWH (Howrah JN) | ENG C14 C13 C12 C11 C10 C9 C8 E2 E1 C7 C6 C5 C4 C3 C2 C1 |
vande bharat exp 20872 train live route map

20872 train route, schedule and stations time table
| Code | Day | Arrival | Departs | Halt | KMs | PF | Station |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROU | 1 | 13:35 | 13:35 | 0 | 0 | 5 | Rourkela |
| CKP | 1 | 14:51 | 14:53 | 2 | 101 | 2 | Chakaradharpur |
| TATA | 1 | 15:45 | 15:50 | 5 | 163 | 4 | Tatanagar JN |
| KGP | 1 | 17:48 | 17:50 | 2 | 298 | 6 | Kharagpur JN |
| HWH | 1 | 19:50 | 19:50 | 0 | 414 | 21 | Howrah JN |
vande bharat exp 20872 train running status
| Code | PF | Arrival | Departure | Halt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROU | 5 | 13:35 | 13:35 | 0 |
| CKP | 2 | 14:51 | 14:53 | 2 |
| TATA | 4 | 15:45 | 15:50 | 5 |
| KGP | 6 | 17:48 | 17:50 | 2 |
| HWH | 21 | 19:50 | 19:50 | 0 |