Howrah–Ranchi Intercity Express
 Train Board of both Howrah Ranchi Intercities and its RSA partner (on COVID Special Numbers) | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Intercity |
| Current operator(s) | South Eastern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Howrah Junction (HWH) |
| Stops | 12 |
| End | Ranchi Junction (RNC) |
| Distance travelled | 460 km (290 mi) |
| Average journey time | 8h 5m |
| Service frequency | Tri-weekly |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC Chair Car, Second Sitting |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Observation facilities | ICF Utkrisht Rakes |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | Below and above the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 1 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 56 km/h (35 mph) |
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]
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[]
- Howrah Junction
- Kharagpur Junction
- Tatanagar Junction
- Purulia Junction
- Muri Junction
- Ranchi Junction
Coach composition[]
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 km/h (68 mph). The train consists of 14 coaches:
- 2 AC chair car
- 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[]
External links[]
- 22891/Howrah–Ranchi Intercity Express (via Tatanagar) India Rail Info
- 22892/Ranchi–Howrah Intercity Express (via Tatanagar) India Rail Info
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- Rail transport in Howrah
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- Rail transport in Jharkhand
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