20872 Train Running Status — Vande Bharat Express
20872 Vande Bharat Express route and time table
Scheduled arrival and departure at every halt, with the distance covered from Rourkela. Times are as per the Indian Railways timetable — for today's actual running position, check the live running status for train 20872.
| # | Station | Arrives | Departs | Halt | Day | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rourkela (ROU) | Source | 13:30 | — | 1 | 0 km |
| 2 | Chakradharpur (CKP) | 14:46 | 14:48 | 2 min | 1 | 102 km |
| 3 | Tatanagar Jn (TATA) | 15:45 | 15:50 | 5 min | 1 | 164 km |
| 4 | Kharagpur Jn (KGP) | 17:48 | 17:50 | 2 min | 1 | 298 km |
| 5 | Howrah Jn (HWH) | 19:50 | Destination | — | 1 | 413 km |
About train 20872
Train number 20872 is the Vande Bharat Express, run by Indian Railways between Rourkela and Howrah Jn, covering 413 km in about 6 hours 20 minutes with 5 scheduled halts. It runs on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The train leaves Rourkela at 13:30 and is scheduled to reach Howrah Jn at 19:50 the same day. The whole journey is completed on the same calendar day.
Running status on this page is the live position reported for the train — which station it has passed, how many minutes it is behind schedule, and when it is now expected at each remaining halt. Delays build and shrink through a journey, so a train that is late early on can still recover time before it reaches you.
Frequently asked questions about train 20872
- Where does train 20872 start and end?
- 20872 Vande Bharat Express starts from Rourkela (ROU) and ends at Howrah Jn (HWH). The full run is 413 km.
- What time does train 20872 depart?
- Train 20872 Vande Bharat Express is scheduled out of Rourkela at 13:30, reaching Howrah Jn at 19:50 the same day. Actual departure can differ on the day, so check the live running status before you leave for the station.
- How many stops does 20872 have?
- Train 20872 has 5 scheduled halts between Rourkela and Howrah Jn, each listed with its arrival time, departure time and halt length. Stations the train passes without stopping are not counted.
- Does train 20872 run daily?
- No — train 20872 runs on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
- How late is train 20872 running right now?
- The live running status for train 20872shows its current delay in minutes along with the last station crossed. It is refreshed from the railways' own feed, so it reflects the position reported for the train at the moment the page is loaded.
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