Dumka–Ranchi Intercity Express

The 13319 / 20 Dumka - Ranchi Junction Intercity Express is a Intercity express train belonging to Indian Railways East Central Railway zone that runs between Dumka and Ranchi Junction in India.

Dumka - Ranchi Intercity Express
Overview
Service typeIntercity
First service18 January 2011; 13 years ago (2011-01-18)
Current operator(s)East Central Railway zone
Route
TerminiDumka
Ranchi Junction
Stops18
Distance travelled395 km (245 mi)
Average journey time8 hours 17 mins
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)13319 / 13320
On-board services
Class(es)general unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stockStandard Indian Railways Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed40 km/h (25 mph)

It operates as train number 13319 from Dumka to Ranchi Junction and as train number 13320 in the reverse direction serving the states of Jharkhand.[1]

Coaches edit

The 13319 / 20 Dumka - Ranchi Junction Intercity Express has 10 general unreserved and two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches. It does not carry a pantry car coach.

As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service edit

The 13319 Dumka - Ranchi Intercity Express covers the distance of 330 km (205 mi) in 8 hours 5 mins (41 km/h) and in 8 hours 35 mins as the 13320 Ranchi - Dumka Intercity Express (41 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is lower than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.

Schedule edit

Running days : Daily from both the sides.

Train number Station code Departure station Departure time (IST) Arrival station Arrival time
13320 RNC Ranchi 1:20 PM Dumka Next day 11:10 PM
13319 DUMK Dumka 3:30 AM Ranchi Next day 12:50 PM

Routing edit

The 13319 / 20 Dumka - Ranchi Intercity Express runs from Dumka via Jasidih, Dhanbad, Bokaro Steel City to Ranchi.

Traction edit

As the route is going to electrification, a Mughalsarai Junction based WAP-4 electric locomotive pulls the train up to Jasidih Junction later a Howrah Junction based WDM-3A locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

References edit

  1. ^ [1], South Eastern Railway, 12 December 2015

External links edit