| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | AC Express |
| First service | 8 December 2018 (as Special Train) 17 February 2019 (Conversion into Express Train) |
| Current operator(s) | South Eastern Railways |
| Route | |
| Termini | Patna Junction Ranchi Junction |
| Stops | 10 |
| Distance travelled | 424 km (263 mi) |
| Average journey time | 10 hours 23 mins |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 18633 / 18634 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 1 Tier, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Pantry car attached |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 140 km/h (87 mph) maximum, 41 km/h (25 mph), including halts |
Patna–Ranchi AC Express is a fully air conditioned express train belonging to South Eastern Railway zone of Indian Railways that run between Patna Junction and Ranchi Junction in India.
Background
This line was inaugurated on 8 December 2018 as a seasonal line running Ranchi–Patna AC special train (No. 08623/24).
On 17 February 2019, this Special train was converted into Express train with new numbered 18633 / 34 and became the first weekly train running between the Patna and Ranchi corridor.
Service
The frequency of this train is weekly. It covers the distance of 424 km with an average speed of 41 km/h.
Routes
This train passes through Gaya Junction, Koderma Junction and Muri Junction on both sides.
Traction
As this route is electrified, a WAG-7 based loco pulls the train to its destination on both sides.
References
- prabhatkhabar.com, Retrieved 19 November 2019
- Nag, Devanjana (18 February 2019). "New trains 2019: Indian Railways Ranchi-Patna Weekly Express launched by PM Narendra Modi". Financial Express. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
- patrika.com, retrieved 26 June 2019
- prabhatkhabar.com, Retrieved 20 November 2019
External links
- 18633 Patna – Ranchi AC Express India Rail Info
- 18634 Ranchi – Patna AC Express India Rail Info
