Ranchi–Chopan Express Explained

Ranchi - Chopan Express
Type:Express
Operator:South Eastern Railway zone
Start: (RNC)
Stops:18
End: (CPU)
Distance:476km (296miles)
Journey Time:11h 5m
Frequency:Tri-weekly
Class:General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:No
Catering:No
Observation:ICF coach
Entertainment:No
Baggage:No
Other Facilities:Below the seats
Stock:2
Trainnumber:18613/18614
Speed:47km/h, including halts

The Ranchi - Chopan Express is an express train belonging to South Eastern Railway zone that runs between Ranchi Junction and Chopan in India. It is currently being operated with 18613/18614 train numbers on tri-weekly basis.[1] [2] [3]

Service

The 18613/Ranchi - Chopan Express has an average speed of 47 km/h and covers 476 km in 10h 5m. The 18614/Chopan - Ranchi Express has an average speed of 42 km/h and covers 476 km in 11h 25m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composite

The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 12 coaches :

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Tatanagar Loco Shed based WAG-5 electric locomotive from Ranchi to Chopan.

See also

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.prabhatkhabar.com/news/ramgarh/story/902307.html Rail operation postponed after murder
  2. http://www.bhaskar.com/news/JHA-MAT-latest-barkakana-news-020007-1504722-NOR.html Inauguration of 4500 horsepower railway engine
  3. http://www.prabhatkhabar.com/news/70405-story.html New train between Rajendra Nagar-New Tinsukia starts from 14