About VGLJ ASN SPL
VGLJ ASN SPL (train number 04185) is a Special on the Indian Railways network running between V LAKSHMIBAIJHS (VGLJ) and ASANSOL JN (ASN). It departs V LAKSHMIBAIJHS at 09:20 and reaches ASANSOL JN at 14:45. The train covers about 1,138 km and halts at 23 stations along the way, completing the run in around 29h 25m.
The VGLJ ASN SPL runs on Wed, Sun. The journey spans 2 days, so a stop marked Day 2 is reached on the 2nd day after departure — worth remembering when you plan hotel check-in or an onward connection. Its average speed across the whole route works out to roughly 39 km/h including halts.
Between its origin and destination the VGLJ ASN SPL makes 21 timed halts. Its longest scheduled stop is about 5 minutes at GOVINDPURI. Other notable halts include PRAYAGRAJ JN. (5 min), BANARAS (5 min), VARANASI JN (5 min), GHAZIPUR CITY (5 min), BALLIA (5 min). These longer stops are good points to fetch food or water, though shorter one- and two-minute halts mean you should be ready to board in advance.
VGLJ ASN SPL Schedule & Running Days
Weekly running days and the station-by-station time table from V LAKSHMIBAIJHS to ASANSOL JN.
Running days (departs V LAKSHMIBAIJHS)
| # | Station | Arrives | Departs | Halt | Day | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
V LAKSHMIBAIJHS
Source VGLJ
|
— | 09:20 | — | Day 1 | 0 km |
| 2 |
ORAI
ORAI
|
11:43 | 11:45 | 2 min | Day 1 | 114 km |
| 3 |
POKHRAYAN
PHN
|
12:50 | 12:52 | 2 min | Day 1 | 162 km |
| 4 |
GOVINDPURI
GOY
|
15:20 | 15:25 | 5 min | Day 1 | 218 km |
| 5 |
FATEHPUR
FTP
|
16:20 | 16:22 | 2 min | Day 1 | 297 km |
| 6 |
PRAYAGRAJ JN.
PRYJ
|
18:05 | 18:10 | 5 min | Day 1 | 414 km |
| 7 |
GYANPUR ROAD
GYN
|
19:13 | 19:15 | 2 min | Day 1 | 478 km |
| 8 |
BANARAS
BNRS
|
20:25 | 20:30 | 5 min | Day 1 | 535 km |
| 9 |
VARANASI JN
BSB
|
20:45 | 20:50 | 5 min | Day 1 | 538 km |
| 10 |
AUNRIHAR JN
ARJ
|
21:48 | 21:50 | 2 min | Day 1 | 573 km |
| 11 |
GHAZIPUR CITY
GCT
|
22:45 | 22:50 | 5 min | Day 1 | 613 km |
| 12 |
BALLIA
BUI
|
00:05 | 00:10 | 5 min | Day 2 | 679 km |
| 13 |
SURAIMANPUR
SIP
|
01:30 | 01:32 | 2 min | Day 2 | 715 km |
| 14 |
CHHAPRA
CPR
|
04:45 | 04:50 | 5 min | Day 2 | 744 km |
| 15 |
HAJIPUR JN
HJP
|
06:00 | 06:02 | 2 min | Day 2 | 803 km |
| 16 |
SHAHPUR PATOREE
SPP
|
06:45 | 06:47 | 2 min | Day 2 | 841 km |
| 17 |
BARAUNI JN
BJU
|
08:00 | 08:05 | 5 min | Day 2 | 891 km |
| 18 |
KIUL JN
KIUL
|
10:00 | 10:02 | 2 min | Day 2 | 930 km |
| 19 |
JHAJHA
JAJ
|
11:35 | 11:40 | 5 min | Day 2 | 984 km |
| 20 |
JASIDIH JN
JSME
|
12:35 | 12:37 | 2 min | Day 2 | 1,028 km |
| 21 |
MADHUPUR JN
MDP
|
13:02 | 13:04 | 2 min | Day 2 | 1,057 km |
| 22 |
CHITTARANJAN
CRJ
|
13:43 | 13:45 | 2 min | Day 2 | 1,113 km |
| 23 |
ASANSOL JN
Destination ASN
|
14:45 | — | — | Day 2 | 1,138 km |
Recent Chart Vacancy
Vacant berths recorded after chart preparation on the last 2 runs of VGLJ ASN SPL. See the full vacancy page for 04185 — class breakdown, how far berths stay empty, and every coach for your own stretch.
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