| Ranchi–Varanasi Express | |
| Type: | Express |
| Operator: | South Eastern Railway zone |
| Start: | (RNC) |
| Stops: | 29 |
| End: | (BSB) |
| Distance: | 577km (359miles) |
| Journey Time: | 12h 45m |
| Frequency: | Four days |
| Class: | Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating: | No |
| Sleeping: | Yes |
| Catering: | On-board catering E-catering |
| Observation: | ICF coach |
| Entertainment: | No |
| Baggage: | No |
| Other Facilities: | Below the seats |
| Stock: | 2 |
| Trainnumber: | 18611/18612 |
| Speed: | 46km/h, including halts |
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]
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:
Both trains are hauled by a Santragachi Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Ranchi to Varanasi and vice versa.