Vananchal Express

{{Short description|Train in India}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2018}}

{{Use Indian English|date=August 2018}}

{{Infobox rail service

| name = Vananchal Express

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| type = Express

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| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2000|07|15}}

| last =

| operator = Eastern Railway

| ridership =

| start = {{stnlnk|Ranchi Junction}} (RNC)

| stops = 24

| end = {{stnlnk|Bhagalpur Junction}} (BGP)

| distance = {{convert|553|km|0|abbr=on}}

| journeytime = 12h 55m

| frequency = Daily {{efn|Runs seven days in a week for every direction.}}

| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved

| seating = Yes

| sleeping = Yes

| autorack =

| catering = On-board catering,
E-catering

| observation = Large windows

| entertainment =

| baggage = No

| otherfacilities = Below the seats

| stock = LHB coach

| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}

| trainnumber = 13403 / 13404

| speed = {{convert|43|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts

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The 13403 / 13404 Vananchal Express is an Express train belonging to Eastern Railway zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Ranchi Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Bhagalpur Junction}} via Dhanbad , Rampurhat in India. It is currently being operated with 13403/13404 train numbers on a daily basis.[http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/ranchi/3-dhanbad-chandrapura-trains-via-tt-line-restored.html 3 DHANBAD-CHANDRAPURA TRAINS VIA TT LINE RESTORED] this train is also remembered for the famous Sainthia train collision.[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][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]