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Ranchi–Chopan Express

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Ranchi - Chopan Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service17 December 2009; 14 years ago (2009-12-17)
Current operator(s)South Eastern Railway zone
Route
TerminiRanchi Junction (RNC)
Chopan (CPU)
Stops18
Distance travelled476 km (296 mi)
Average journey time11h 5m
Service frequencyTri-weekly [a]
Train number(s)18613/18614
On-board services
Class(es)General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesNo
Observation facilitiesICF coach
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed47 km/h (29 mph), including halts

The Ranchi - Chopan Express is an express train belonging to South Eastern Railway zone that runs between Ranchi Junction and Chopan in India. It is currently being operated with 18613/18614 train numbers on tri-weekly basis.[1][2][3]

Service

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The 18613/Ranchi - Chopan Express has an average speed of 47 km/h and covers 476 km in 10h 5m. The 18614/Chopan - Ranchi Express has an average speed of 42 km/h and covers 476 km in 11h 25m.

Route and halts

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The important halts of the train are:

Coach composite

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The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 12 coaches :

  • 10 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

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Both trains are hauled by a Tatanagar Loco Shed based WAG-5 electric locomotive from Ranchi to Chopan.

Notes

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  1. ^ Runs three days in a week for every direction.

See also

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References

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