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Ranchi–Varanasi Express

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Ranchi–Varanasi Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
Current operator(s)South Eastern Railway zone
Route
TerminiRanchi Junction (RNC)
Varanasi Junction (BSB)
Stops29
Distance travelled577 km (359 mi)
Average journey time12h 45m
Service frequencyFour days [a]
Train number(s)18611/18612
On-board services
Class(es)Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesICF coach
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed46 km/h (29 mph), including halts

The Ranchi–Varanasi Express is an express train belonging to South Eastern Railway zone that runs between Ranchi Junction and Varanasi Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 18611/18612 train numbers on four days in a week basis.[1][2][3]

Service

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The 18611/Ranchi–Varanasi Express has an average speed of 45 km/h and covers 577 km in 12h 45m. 18612/Varanasi–Ranchi Express has an average speed of 43 km/h and covers 577 km in 13h 25m.

Route and halts

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The important halts of the train are:

Coach composite

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The train has standard LCF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 11 coaches:

  • 4 Sleeper coaches
  • 5 General
  • 2 Generators cum Luggage/parcel van

Traction

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Both trains are hauled by a Santragachi Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Ranchi to Varanasi and vice versa.

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Runs Four days in a week for every direction.
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References

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