Howrah–Ranchi Intercity Express Explained

Howrah–Ranchi Intercity Superfast Express
Type:	Superfast
Locale:	West Bengal & Jharkhand
Operator:	South Eastern Railway
Start:	(HWH)
Stops:	12
End:	(RNC)
Distance:	460km (290miles)
Journeytime:	8 hrs 5 mins
Frequency:	Tri-weekly
Class:	AC Chair Car, Second Class Seating, General Unreserved
Seating:	Yes
Sleeping:	No
Autorack:	Overhead racks
Catering:	On-board catering, E-catering
Observation:	Large windows
Baggage:	No
Otherfacilities:	Below the seats
Stock:	LHB coach
Trainnumber:	22891 / 22892
Speed:	56km/h average including halts.

The 22891 / 22892 Howrah–Ranchi Intercity Superfast Express is an Superfast Intercity train belonging to South Eastern Railway zone that runs between and . It is currently being operated with 22891/22892 train numbers on tri-weekly basis.^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

Service

• The 22891/Howrah–Ranchi Intercity Express has an average speed of and covers in 8h 5m.
• The 22892/Ranchi–Howrah Intercity Express has an average speed of and covers in 8h 10m.

Route and halts

Coach composition

The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of . The train consists of 14 coaches:

• 2 AC chair car
• 1 AC 3 tier
• 5 second sitting
• 5 general unreserved
• 2 second-class luggage/parcel van

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Santragachi Loco Shed or Tatanagar Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Howrah to Ranchi and vice versa.

Notes

Runs three days a week in both directions.

External links

• 22891/Howrah–Ranchi Intercity Express (via Tatanagar) India Rail Info
• 22892/Ranchi–Howrah Intercity Express (via Tatanagar) India Rail Info

Notes and References

1. http://www.ser.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,423&dcd=1765&did=1498817568919688E8E059A52D108052957491E948D8F.web91 SER TRAIN SERVICES DISRUPTED DUE TO RAIL ROKO
2. http://www.ser.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,423&dcd=1407&did=14779103188281E864A05391DDD051F87A1E48969FE02.web107 ENHANCEMENT OF ADVANCE RESERVATION PERIOD FROM 10 DAYS TO 30 DAYS FOR SOME TRAINS
3. http://www.ser.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,423&dcd=1335&did=1473316055952951CA42787518420B6BB0539BD52E5F3.web103 REGULATION OF SER TRAINS SERVICES ON 08.09.2016 DUE TO WATERLOGGING AT TIKIAPARA
4. http://www.uniindia.com/extra-coaches-for-ser-trains-on-permanent-basis/other/news/429314.html#xbjLXM0vPyay6eHV.99 Extra coaches for SER trains on permanent basis