Howrah–Ranchi Intercity Express

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]

Howrah–Ranchi Intercity Express
Train Board of both Howrah Ranchi Intercities and its RSA partner (on COVID Special Numbers)
Overview
Service typeIntercity
Current operator(s)South Eastern Railway zone
Route
TerminiHowrah Junction (HWH)
Ranchi Junction (RNC)
Stops12
Distance travelled460 km (290 mi)
Average journey time8h 5m
Service frequencyTri-weekly
Train number(s)22891/22892
On-board services
Class(es)AC Chair Car, Second Sitting
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo
Observation facilitiesICF Utkrisht Rakes
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesBelow and above the seats
Technical
Rolling stock1
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed56 km/h (35 mph)

Service
  • 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

Coach composition

The 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

Both 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

Runs three days a week in both directions.

References
  1. SER TRAIN SERVICES DISRUPTED DUE TO RAIL ROKO
  2. ENHANCEMENT OF ADVANCE RESERVATION PERIOD FROM 10 DAYS TO 30 DAYS FOR SOME TRAINS
  3. REGULATION OF SER TRAINS SERVICES ON 08.09.2016 DUE TO WATERLOGGING AT TIKIAPARA
  4. Extra coaches for SER trains on permanent basis


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