Howrah–Ranchi Intercity Express is an Intercity train belonging to South Eastern Railway zone that runs between Howrah Junction and Ranchi Junction. It is currently being operated with 22891/22892 train numbers on tri-weekly basis.[1][2][3][4]
![]() Train Board of both Howrah Ranchi Intercities and its RSA partner (on COVID Special Numbers) | |
Overview | |
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Service type | Intercity |
Current operator(s) | South Eastern Railway zone |
Route | |
Termini | Howrah Junction (HWH) Ranchi Junction (RNC) |
Stops | 12 |
Distance travelled | 460 km (290 mi) |
Average journey time | 8h 5m |
Service frequency | Tri-weekly |
Train number(s) | 22891/22892 |
On-board services | |
Class(es) | AC Chair Car, Second Sitting |
Seating arrangements | Yes |
Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
Catering facilities | No |
Observation facilities | ICF Utkrisht Rakes |
Entertainment facilities | No |
Baggage facilities | Below and above the seats |
Technical | |
Rolling stock | 1 |
Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
Operating speed | 56 km/h (35 mph) |
Service
edit- The 22891/Howrah–Ranchi Intercity Express has an average speed of 57 km/h (35 mph) and covers 460 km (290 mi) in 8h 5m.
- The 22892/Ranchi–Howrah Intercity Express has an average speed of 56 km/h (35 mph) and covers 460 km (290 mi) in 8h 10m.
Route and halts
editCoach composition
editThe train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 130 km/h (81 mph). The train consists of 14 coaches:
- 2 AC chair car
- 1 AC 3 tier
- 5 second sitting
- 5 general unreserved
- 2 second-class luggage/parcel van
Traction
editBoth trains are hauled by a Santragachi Loco Shed-based WAP-4 or Santragachi Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Howrah to Ranchi, and vice versa.
Notes
editRuns three days a week in both directions.
References
editExternal links
edit- 22891/Howrah–Ranchi Intercity Express (via Tatanagar) India Rail Info
- 22892/Ranchi–Howrah Intercity Express (via Tatanagar) India Rail Info