| Rajya Rani Express | |
| Type: | Rajya Rani Express[1] |
| Operator: | South Eastern Railways |
| Start: | (ROU) |
| Stops: | 25 |
| End: | (GNPR) |
| Distance: | 799km (496miles) |
| Journeytime: | 17 hours 12 mins |
| Frequency: | Daily |
| Class: | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating: | Yes |
| Sleeping: | Yes |
| Catering: | E-catering |
| Otherfacilities: | Below the seats |
| Stock: | ICF coach |
| Trainnumber: | 18117 / 18118 |
| Speed: | 49km/h average including halts |
The 18117 / 18118 Rajya Rani Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways South Eastern Railway zone that runs between and in India. This train is a part of Rajya Rani Express series from Odisha state.
It operates as train number 18117 from Rourkela Junction to Gunupur and as train number 18118 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Odisha.[2]
The 18117 / 18 Rajya Rani Express has one AC 2 Tier, two AC 3 Tier, 6 Sleeper class, 6 general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car.
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
The 18117 Rourkela Junction–Gunupur Rajya Rani Express covers the distance of 799km (496miles) in 15 hours 10 mins (53 km/h) and in 19 hours 15 mins as the 18118 Gunupur–Rourkela Junction Rajya Rani Express (41 km/h).[3]
As the average speed of the train is lower than 55km/h, as per railway rules, its fare doesn't include a Superfast surcharge.
The 18117 / 18118 Rajya Rani Express runs from Rourkela Junction via,,,,,,,,,,,, to Gunupur.
As the route is going to be electrified, a Bondamunda-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.