Good News! New Vande Bharat Express to Connect Howrah Bridge to Rourkela, Check Routes and Timings

Jamshedpur: The Howrah-Rourkela Vande Bharat Express (20871/20872) is set to be launched on September 15, 2024, marking a key milestone in India's high-speed rail network. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the train through video conferencing from Tatanagar Junction, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand . This new express train will link Kolkata’s Howrah in West Bengal with the smart city of Rourkela in Odisha , offering passengers a faster and more comfortable travel experience.

Key Details 

This new service is part of India's vision for improved rail connectivity, aimed at enhancing passenger comfort while reducing travel time between major cities. The Vande Bharat Express will operate six days a week, offering a faster, more efficient travel option between Howrah and Rourkela.

Train Timetable and Routes 

The train is scheduled to depart from Howrah at 6:00 AM and reach Rourkela by 11:50 AM. On its return journey, it will depart from Rourkela at 1:40 PM, arriving in Howrah by 7:40 PM.

Halts

The Vande Bharat Express is expected to reduce travel travel with less halting station, commuters will have smooth and quicker journey to these cities. The train has only three key halts which include, Kharagpur, Chakradharpur, and Tatanagar.

PM Modi's Inauguration

Prime Minister Modi will flag off six Vande Bharat Express trains, including this one, during a ceremony in Jharkhand on Sunday. Approximately 4,000 police personnel, including IPS-ranked officers, will be on duty to ensure security during the event.