Ranchi–Dumka Intercity Express
The 18619 / 20 Ranchi Junction–Godda Intercity Express is a Mail/Express train belonging to Indian Railways South Eastern Railway zone that runs between Ranchi Junction and Godda in India.[1]
 Ranchi Dumka Intercity Exp signboard | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Mail/Express trains in India |
| First service | 25 December 2012 |
| Current operator(s) | South Eastern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Ranchi Junction |
| Stops | 20 |
| End | Godda |
| Distance travelled | 483 km (300 mi) |
| Average journey time | 9 hours 47 mins |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 18619 / 18620 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, general unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 42 km/h (26 mph) |
It operates as train number 18619 from Ranchi Junction to Godda and as train number 18620 in the reverse direction serving the states of Jharkhand & West Bengal.
Coaches
The 18619 / 20 Ranchi Junction–Dumka Intercity Express has one AC 3 Tier, four Sleeper Class, three 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 train has been allotted a 10-coach rake of ICF coaches.
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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SLR | GS | GS | B1 | S1 | S2 | S3 | S4 | GS | SLR |
Service
The 18619 Ranchi Junction–Dumka Intercity Express covers the distance of 410 km (255 mi) in 9 hours 50 mins (42 km/hr) & in 9 hours 45 mins as the 18620 Dumka–Ranchi Junction Intercity Express (42 km/hr).
As the average speed of the train is slightly more than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.
Schedule
Running days : Daily from both the sides.
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time (IST) | Arrival station | Arrival time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18619 | RNC | Ranchi | 9:25 PM | Dumka | Next day 7:45 AM |
| 18620 | DUMK | Dumka | 6:45 PM | Ranchi | Next day 4:35 AM |
Routing
The 18619 / 20 Ranchi Junction–Dumka Intercity Express runs from Ranchi Junction via Bokaro Steel City, Asansol Junction, Jasidih Junction to Dumka.
Traction
As the route is electrified, a Bokaro Steel City-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
See also
External links
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Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Rail travel in India. |
- Ministry of Railways. (Official site)
- 18619 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
- 18620 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
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