Rourkela–Bhubaneswar Intercity Express
The 22839 / 22840 Rourkela - Bhubaneswar Intercity Express is a Express express train belonging to Indian Railways South Eastern Railway zone that runs between Rourkela Junction and Bhubaneswar in India.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 13 February 2010 |
| Current operator(s) | South Eastern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Rourkela Junction |
| Stops | 10 |
| End | Bhubaneswar |
| Distance travelled | 420 km (261 mi) |
| Average journey time | 7 hours 20 mins |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 22839 / 22840 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC chair car, second sitting, general unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 57 km/h (35 mph) |
It operates as train number 22839 from Rourkela to Bhubaneswar and as train number 22840 in the reverse direction serving the states of Odisha.[1]
Coaches
The 22839 / 40 Rourkela Junction - Bhubaneswar Intercity Superfast Express has two AC chair car, four second sitting, six general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches .
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 22839 Rourkela Junction - Bhubaneswar Intercity Superfast Express covers the distance of 420 km (261 mi) in 7 hours 20 mins (57 km/hr) & in 7 hours 20 mins as the 22840 Bhubaneswar - Rourkela Junction Intercity Superfast Express (57 km/hr).
As the average speed of the train is higher than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routing
The 22839/22840 Rourkela-Bhubaneswar intercity superfast express runs from Rourkela Junction to Bhubaneswar via Jharsuguda Junction, Sambalpur City, Angul, Talcher road and Dhenkanal.
Traction
As the route is fully electrified, a WAP-7 Electric locomotive from Tatanagar Loco Shed pulls the train to its destination.
External links
- 22839 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
- 22840 Intercity Express at India Rail Info