Patna–Ranchi AC Express
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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Background
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]
Service
The frequency of this train is weekly. It covers the distance of 424 km with an average speed of 41 km/h.[3]
Routes
This train passes through Gaya Junction, Koderma Junction and Muri Junction on both sides.
Traction
As this route is electrified, a WAG-7 based loco pulls the train to its destination on both sides.[4]
References
- prabhatkhabar.com, Retrieved 19 November 2019
- Nag, Devanjana (18 February 2019). "New trains 2019: Indian Railways Ranchi-Patna Weekly Express launched by PM Narendra Modi". Financial Express. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
- patrika.com, retrieved 26 June 2019
- prabhatkhabar.com, Retrieved 20 November 2019
External links
- 18633 Patna – Ranchi AC Express India Rail Info
- 18634 Ranchi – Patna AC Express India Rail Info
