Ranchi–Mumbai LTT Express
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.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 22 October 2002 |
| Current operator(s) | South Eastern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Ranchi |
| Stops | 24 |
| End | Lokmanya Tilak Terminus |
| Distance travelled | 2,020 km (1,255 mi) |
| 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) |
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
- , 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
- , 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