The 18619 / 20 Ranchi–Godda Intercity Express is a Mail/Express train belonging to Indian Railways South Eastern Railway zone that runs between Ranchi and Godda in India.[1]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 25 December 2012 |
| Current operator(s) | South Eastern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Termini | Ranchi Junction Godda |
| Stops | 20 |
| Distance travelled | 455 km (283 mi) |
| Average journey time | 9 hours 47 mins |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 18619 / 18620 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | 1 AC,AC 2 Tier,AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 42 km/h (26 mph) |
It operates as train number 18619 from Ranchi to Godda and as train number 18620 in the reverse direction serving the states of Jharkhand & West Bengal.
Coaches edit
The 18619 / 20 Ranchi–Godda Intercity Express has one AC 3 Tier, four Sleeper Class, three general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches. It does not carry a pantry car.
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
The train has been allotted a 10-coach rake of ICF coach.
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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SLR | GS | GS | B1 | S1 | S2 | S3 | S4 | GS | SLR |
Service edit
The 18619 Ranchi–Godda Intercity Express covers the distance of 410 km (255 mi) in 9 hours 50 mins (42 km/h) and in 9 hours 45 mins as the 18620 Godda–Ranchi Junction Intercity Express (42 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is slightly more 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18619 | RNC | Ranchi | 9:25 PM | Godda | Next day 9:35 AM |
| 18620 | GODA | Godda | 4:30 PM | Ranchi | Next day 4:35 AM |
Routing edit
The 18619 / 20 Ranchi–Godda Intercity Express runs from Ranchi via Bokaro Steel City, Dhanbad, Jasidih, Dumka to Godda.
Traction edit
As the route is not fully electrified, a Satragachi-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive pulls the train to Jasidih and from there it runs with a Howrah-based WAP- 4 electric locomotive pulls to its entire destination.
See also edit
References edit
External links edit
- Ministry of Railways. (Official site)
- 18619 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
- 18620 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
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