Ranchi–Chopan Express
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 17 December 2009 |
| Current operator(s) | South Eastern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Termini | Ranchi Junction (RNC) Chopan (CPU) |
| Stops | 18 |
| Distance travelled | 476 km (296 mi) |
| Average journey time | 11h 5m |
| Service frequency | Tri-weekly [a] |
| Train number(s) | 18613/18614 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Observation facilities | ICF coach |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 47 km/h (29 mph), including halts |
The Ranchi - Chopan Express is an express train belonging to South Eastern Railway zone that runs between Ranchi Junction and Chopan in India. It is currently being operated with 18613/18614 train numbers on tri-weekly basis.[1][2][3]
Service[edit]
The 18613/Ranchi - Chopan Express has an average speed of 47 km/h and covers 476 km in 10h 5m. The 18614/Chopan - Ranchi Express has an average speed of 42 km/h and covers 476 km in 11h 25m.
Route and halts[edit]
The important halts of the train are:
- Ranchi Junction
- Muri Junction
- Barkakana Junction
- Patratu
- Latehar
- Barwadih Junction
- Garwa Road Junction
- Garhwa
- Renukoot
- Chopan
Coach composite[edit]
The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 12 coaches :
- 10 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction[edit]
Both trains are hauled by a Tatanagar Loco Shed based WAG-5 electric locomotive from Ranchi to Chopan.
Notes[edit]
- ^ Runs three days in a week for every direction.
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