Ranchi–Godda Intercity Express

The 18619 / 20 Ranchi–Godda Intercity Express is a Mail/Express train belonging to Indian Railways South Eastern Railway zone that runs between Ranchi and Godda in India.[1]

Ranchi–Godda Intercity Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service25 December 2012; 11 years ago (2012-12-25)
Current operator(s)South Eastern Railway zone
Route
TerminiRanchi Junction
Godda
Stops20
Distance travelled455 km (283 mi)
Average journey time9 hours 47 mins
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)18619 / 18620
On-board services
Class(es)1 AC,AC 2 Tier,AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stockStandard Indian Railways Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed42 km/h (26 mph)

It operates as train number 18619 from Ranchi to Godda and as train number 18620 in the reverse direction serving the states of Jharkhand & West Bengal.

Coaches

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The 18619 / 20 Ranchi–Godda 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 coach.

Loco 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
  SLR GS GS B1 S1 S2 S3 S4 GS SLR

Service

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The 18619 RanchiGodda Intercity Express covers the distance of 410 km (255 mi) in 9 hours 50 mins (42 km/h) and in 9 hours 45 mins as the 18620 GoddaRanchi Junction Intercity Express (42 km/h).

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

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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 Godda Next day 9:35 AM
18620 GODA Godda 4:30 PM Ranchi Next day 4:35 AM

Routing

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The 18619 / 20 Ranchi–Godda Intercity Express runs from Ranchi via Bokaro Steel City, Dhanbad, Jasidih, Dumka to Godda.

Traction

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As the route is not fully electrified, a Satragachi-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive pulls the train to Jasidih and from there it runs with a Howrah-based WAP- 4 electric locomotive pulls to its entire destination.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ [1], jagran.com, 23 October 2013
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