Ranchi–Varanasi Express
The Ranchi–Varanasi Express is an express train belonging to South Eastern Railway zone that runs between Ranchi Junction and Varanasi Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 18611/18612 train numbers on four days in a week basis.[1][2][3]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Current operator(s) | South Eastern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Ranchi Junction (RNC) |
| Stops | 29 |
| End | Varanasi Junction (BSB) |
| Distance travelled | 577 km (359 mi) |
| Service frequency | Four days [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 18611/18612 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering E-catering |
| Observation facilities | ICF coaches |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 46 km/h (29 mph), including halts |
Service
The 18611/Ranchi–Varanasi Express has an average speed of 45 km/hr and covers 577 km in 12h 45m. 18612/Varanasi–Ranchi Express has an average speed of 43 km/hr and covers 577 km in 13h 25m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composite
The train has standard LCF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consist of 11 coaches :
- 4 Sleeper coaches
- 5 General
- 2 Generators cum Luggage/parcel van
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Tatanagar Loco Shed-based WDM-3A electric locomotive from Ranchi to Varanasi and vice versa.
See also
Notes
- Runs Four days in a week for every direction.
External links
References
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