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Indian Railways express train From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Patna–Ranchi AC Express is a fully air conditioned express train belonging to South Eastern Railway zone of Indian Railways that run between Patna Junction and Ranchi Junction in India.
Overview | |
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Service type | AC Express |
First service | 8 December 2018 (as Special Train) 17 February 2019 (Conversion into Express Train) |
Current operator(s) | South Eastern Railways |
Route | |
Termini | Patna Junction Ranchi Junction |
Stops | 10 |
Distance travelled | 424 km (263 mi) |
Average journey time | 10 hours 23 mins |
Service frequency | Weekly |
Train number(s) | 18633 / 18634 |
On-board services | |
Class(es) | AC 1 Tier, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier |
Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
Catering facilities | Pantry car attached |
Technical | |
Rolling stock | LHB coach |
Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
Operating speed | 140 km/h (87 mph) maximum, 41 km/h (25 mph), including halts |
This line was inaugurated on 8 December 2018 as a seasonal line running Ranchi–Patna AC special train (No. 08623/24).[1]
On 17 February 2019, this Special train was converted into Express train with new numbered 18633 / 34 and became the first weekly train running between the Patna and Ranchi corridor.[2]
The frequency of this train is weekly. It covers the distance of 424 km with an average speed of 41 km/h.[3]
This train passes through Gaya Junction, Koderma Junction and Muri Junction on both sides.
As this route is electrified, a WAG-7 based loco pulls the train to its destination on both sides.[4]
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