The 22861 / 22862 Rajya Rani Express was an Express train belonging to Indian Railways South Eastern Railway zone that ran between Shalimar and Adra Junction in India.This train was a part of Rajya Rani Express series from West Bengal state. The train was permanently cancelled in 2020, and the train numbers were allotted to Howrah - Kantabanji Ispat express.
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Rajya Rani Express[1] | ||||
| First service | 3 October 2011 | ||||
| Last service | 2020 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | South Eastern Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Shalimar (SHM) Adra (ADRA) | ||||
| Stops | 8 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 281 km (175 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 5 hours 5 mins | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 22861 / 22862 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | No | ||||
| Catering facilities | No | ||||
| Other facilities | Below the seats | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | ICF coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 58 km/h (36 mph) average including halts | ||||
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It operated as train number 22861 from Shalimar to Adra Junction and as train number 22862 in the reverse direction, serving the states of West Bengal.[2]
Coaches
editThe 22861 / 62 Rajya Rani Express had eight general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches. It did not carry a pantry car.
Service
editThe 22861 Shalimar–Adra Junction Rajya Rani Express covered the distance of 281 km (175 mi) in 4 hours 45 mins (59 km/h) and in 5 hours 10 mins as the 22862 Adra Junction–Shalimar Rajya Rani Express (54 km/h).
As the average speed of the train was more than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, it should have included a Superfast surcharge but due to its unreserved coaches, it included an unreserved surcharge.[3]
Routing
editThe train ran from Shalimar via Santragachi Junction, Kharagpur Junction, Salboni, Bishnupur, Bankura Junction to Adra Junction.
Traction
editAs the route is electrified, a Santragachi-based WAP-4 / WAP-7 electric locomotive pulled the train to its destination.
References
edit- ^ "Rajya Rani Express to Connect State Capitals With Important Cities of Those States". Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 25 February 2011.
- ^ "SER train services disrupted due to rail roko Bulletin-3". South Eastern Railway. 30 June 2017. Retrieved 27 September 2018.
- ^ "Shalimar-Bankura Rajya Rani Express to extend upto Adra". South Eastern Railway. 30 October 2015. Retrieved 27 September 2018.
External links
edit- 22861 Rajya Rani Express at India Rail Info
- 22862 Rajya Rani Express at India Rail Info