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.

Patna–Ranchi AC Express
Overview
Service typeAC Express
First service8 December 2018 (as Special Train)
17 February 2019 (Conversion into Express Train)
Current operator(s)South Eastern Railways
Route
TerminiPatna Junction
Ranchi Junction
Stops10
Distance travelled424 km (263 mi)
Average journey time10 hours 23 mins
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)18633 / 18634
On-board services
Class(es)AC 1 Tier, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesPantry car attached
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed140 km/h (87 mph) maximum,
41 km/h (25 mph), including halts

Background

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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

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The frequency of this train is weekly. It covers the distance of 424 km with an average speed of 41 km/h.[3]

Routes

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This train passes through Gaya Junction, Koderma Junction and Muri Junction on both sides.

Traction

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As this route is electrified, a WAG-7 based loco pulls the train to its destination on both sides.[4]

References

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  1. ^ prabhatkhabar.com, Retrieved 19 November 2019
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ patrika.com, retrieved 26 June 2019
  4. ^ prabhatkhabar.com, Retrieved 20 November 2019
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