Ranchi–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Weekly Express
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 22 October 2002 |
| Current operator(s) | South Eastern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Termini | Ranchi Lokmanya Tilak Terminus |
| Stops | 24 |
| Distance travelled | 2,020 km (1,255 mi) |
| Average journey time | 30 hours |
| Service frequency | Bi-Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 18609 / 18610 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | 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 | 51.5 km/h (32 mph) |
The 18609 / 10 Ranchi - Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express is a Superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways South Eastern Zone that runs between Ranchi and Lokmanya Tilak Terminus in India.
It operates as train number 18609 from Ranchi to Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and as train number 18610 in the reverse direction serving the states of Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh & Maharashtra.[1]
Coaches
The 18609 / 10 Ranchi - Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express has one AC 2-tier, three AC 3-tier, 13 sleeper class, four general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.[2]
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
The 22869 Ranchi - Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express covers the distance of 2,020 km (1,255 mi) in 39 hours 00 mins (52 km/hr) & in 39 hours 35 mins as the 18610 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus - Ranchi Express (51 km/hr).[3]
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.
Routing
The 18609 / 10 Ranchi - Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express runs from Ranchi via Muri Junction, Gaya Junction, Varanasi Junction, Allahabad Junction, Jabalpur Junction, Itarsi Junction, Bhusaval Junction, Kalyan Junction to Lokmanya Tilak Terminus.[4]
Traction
As the route is going to electrification, a Itarsi Junction based WDM-3D diesel locomotive pulls the train up to Itarsi Junction later, an electric locomotive WAP-4 pulls the train to its destination.
References
- ^ [1], indiatimes.com, 11 July 2015
- ^ Trains Didnt run due to non interlocking construction at Itarsi, jagran.com, 12 July 2015
- ^ Temporary halt at maihar railway station, patrika.com, 6 April 2016
- ^ [2], midday.com, 15 November 2013
External Links
- 18609 Ranchi - Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express at India Rail Info
- 18610 Ranchi - Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express at India Rail Info