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.

Rourkela – Bhubaneswar Intercity Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service13 February 2010 (2010-02-13)
Current operator(s)South Eastern Railway zone
Route
TerminiRourkela Junction
Bhubaneswar
Stops10
Distance travelled420 km (261 mi)
Average journey time7 hours 20 mins
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)22839 / 22840
On-board services
Class(es)AC chair car, second sitting, general unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stockStandard Indian Railways Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed57 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

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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

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The 22839 Rourkela Junction - Bhubaneswar Intercity Superfast Express covers the distance of 420 km (261 mi) in 7 hours 20 mins (57 km/h) and in 7 hours 20 mins as the 22840 Bhubaneswar - Rourkela Junction Intercity Superfast Express (57 km/h).

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

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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

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As the route is fully electrified, a WAP-7 Electric locomotive from Tatanagar Loco Shed pulls the train to its destination.

References

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  1. ^ [1], jagran.com, 25 August 2016
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