20898 train VANDE BHARAT EXP
20898 starts from RNC (Ranchi) at 06:00 and reaches HWH (Howrah JN) at 13:10 covering a distance of 460 kms and 8 stations. 20898 is scheduled to run on Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat at 06:00 from RNC Ranchi station to reach HWH Howrah JN at 13:10.
Train 20898 VANDE BHARAT EXP
- Train Number: 20898 Name: VANDE BHARAT EXP (रान्चि हावरा वन्दे भारत एक्सप्रेस)
- Chart preparation time: prev day at 20:05
- Type: VNDB (VANDE BHARAT) covering 460 kms in 07 hours 10 mins
- Frequency: Runs 6 days Sun Mon Wed Thu Fri Sat
- Route: Ranchi (RNC) to Howrah JN (HWH).
- Major Stops: TATA (Tatanagar JN)
- Coaches: 7 AC Chair Car, 1 Executive Chair Car
20898 chart preparation time
20898 chart preparation time was 20:05 (08:05 PM) last night, as it is prepared a day before for the train starting today from Ranchi at 06:00.
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 20898 coach position seat map live
20898 train coach position today is:
- ENG
- C1
- C2
- E1
- C3
- C4
- C5
- C6
- C7
Train VANDE BHARAT EXP 20898 coach position from engine to rear:
| Pos | Coach | Class |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ENG | Engine |
| 2 | C1 | CC AC Chair Car |
| 3 | C2 | CC AC Chair Car |
| 4 | E1 | EC Executive Chair Car |
| 5 | C3 | CC AC Chair Car |
| 6 | C4 | CC AC Chair Car |
| 7 | C5 | CC AC Chair Car |
| 8 | C6 | CC AC Chair Car |
| 9 | C7 | CC AC Chair Car |
20898 coach composition and seat mapping is of 7 CC, 1 EC class coaches/bogies/rakes. See live coach position of yesterday, today, and tomorrow here at coach position page.
20898 seat map images:


20898 coach position at station: coach position stays same across station as there are no engine direction reversal stations
| Station | Coach Position |
|---|---|
| RNC (Ranchi) | ENG C1 C2 E1 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 |
| MURI (Muri JN) | ENG C1 C2 E1 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 |
| KSX (Kotshila) | ENG C1 C2 E1 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 |
| PRR (Purulia JN) | ENG C1 C2 E1 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 |
| CNI (Chandil JN) | ENG C1 C2 E1 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 |
| TATA (Tatanagar JN) | ENG C1 C2 E1 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 |
| KGP (Kharagpur JN) | ENG C1 C2 E1 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 |
| HWH (Howrah JN) | ENG C1 C2 E1 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 |
vande bharat exp 20898 train live route map

20898 train route, schedule and stations time table
| Code | Day | Arrival | Departs | Halt | KMs | PF | Station |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RNC | 1 | 06:00 | 06:00 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Ranchi |
| MURI | 1 | 06:53 | 06:55 | 2 | 60 | 1 | Muri JN |
| KSX | 1 | 07:19 | 07:20 | 1 | 84 | 1 | Kotshila |
| PRR | 1 | 07:53 | 07:55 | 2 | 120 | 3 | Purulia JN |
| CNI | 1 | 08:39 | 08:40 | 1 | 174 | 3 | Chandil JN |
| TATA | 1 | 09:23 | 09:28 | 5 | 210 | 4 | Tatanagar JN |
| KGP | 1 | 11:13 | 11:15 | 2 | 345 | 6 | Kharagpur JN |
| HWH | 1 | 13:10 | 13:10 | 0 | 461 | 23 | Howrah JN |
vande bharat exp 20898 train running status
| Code | PF | Arrival | Departure | Halt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RNC | 1 | 06:00 | 06:00 | 0 |
| MURI | 1 | 06:53 | 06:55 | 2 |
| KSX | 1 | 07:19 | 07:20 | 1 |
| PRR | 3 | 07:53 | 07:55 | 2 |
| CNI | 3 | 08:39 | 08:40 | 1 |
| TATA | 4 | 09:23 | 09:28 | 5 |
| KGP | 6 | 11:13 | 11:15 | 2 |
| HWH | 23 | 13:10 | 13:10 | 0 |