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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 | |
| Termini | Ranchi Junction (RNC) Varanasi Junction (BSB) |
| Stops | 29 |
| Distance travelled | 577 km (359 mi) |
| Average journey time | 12h 45m |
| 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 coach |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 46 km/h (29 mph), including halts |
The 18611/Ranchi–Varanasi Express has an average speed of 45 km/h and covers 577 km in 12h 45m. 18612/Varanasi–Ranchi Express has an average speed of 43 km/h and covers 577 km in 13h 25m.
The important halts of the train are:
The train has standard LCF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 11 coaches:
- 4 Sleeper coaches
- 5 General
- 2 Generators cum Luggage/parcel van
Both trains are hauled by a Santragachi Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Ranchi to Varanasi and vice versa.
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