Sambalpur–Rayagada Intercity Express Explained

Intercity Express
Type:Express
Operator:East Coast Railway zone
Stops:18
Distance:323km (201miles)
Journey Time:6 hours 55 mins
Frequency:Daily
Class:general unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:No
Catering:No
Stock:Standard Indian Railways Coaches
Trainnumber:18301 / 18302
Speed:49km/h

The 18301 / 02 Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways East Coast Railway zone that runs between and in India.[1]

It operates as train number 18301 from to and as train number 18302 in the reverse direction serving the states of Odisha.

Coaches

The 18301 / 02 Intercity Express has eight general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.

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 18301 - Intercity Express covers the distance of 323km (201miles) in 7 hours 00 mins (46 km/h) and in 6 hours 10 mins as the 18302 - Intercity Express (52 km/h).

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 18301 / 02 Intercity Express runs from via to .

Traction

As the route is completely electrified, a based electric locomotive WAG 5A which pulls the train to its destination. It was the first train to get permanentE-Linkin Sambalpur-Titlagarh section

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://odishatv.in/odisha/body-slider/trains-cancelled-rescheduled-due-to-heavy-rains-in-rayagada-228022/