Ranchi–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Weekly Express Explained

Ranchi–Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express
Type:Superfast
Operator:South Eastern Railway zone
Stops:24
Distance:2020km (1,260miles)
Journey Time:30 hours
Frequency:Bi-Weekly
Class:AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, sleeper class, general unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:No
Stock:Standard Indian Railways coaches
Trainnumber:18609 / 18610
Speed:51.5km/h

The 18609 / 10 Ranchi–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express is a Superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways South Eastern Zone that runs between and in India.

It operates as train number 18609 from Ranchi to Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and as train number 18610 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh & Maharashtra.[1]

Coaches

The 18609 / 10 Ranchi–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express has one AC 2-tier, three AC 3-tier, 13 sleeper class, four general unreserved and two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car.[2]

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

The 22869 Ranchi–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express covers the distance of 2020km (1,260miles) in 39 hours 00 mins (52 km/h) and in 39 hours 35 mins as the 18610 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Ranchi Express (51 km/h).[3]

As the average speed of the train is lower than 55km/h, as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing

The 18609 / 10 Ranchi–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express runs from Ranchi via,,,,,,, to Lokmanya Tilak Terminus.[4]

Traction

It is now hauled by WAP-7 of Electric Loco Shed, Ajni or Electric Loco Shed, Tatanagar from Ranchi Junction to Lokmanya Tilak Terminus towards entire journey.

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/ECR-extends-31-trains-cancellation-till-July-16/articleshow/48035679.cms
  2. http://www.jagran.com/bihar/gaya-12587763.html Trains Didnt run due to non interlocking construction at Itarsi
  3. http://www.patrika.com/news/jabalpur/18-temporary-halt-at-maihar-railway-station-1260577/ Temporary halt at maihar railway station
  4. http://archive.mid-day.com/news/2013/nov/151113-mangala-express-derails-near-igatpuri-nashik-4-feared-dead-several-injured.htm