Ranchi–Ajmer Garib Nawaz Express
The 18631 / 18632 Ranchi - Ajmer Garib Nawaz Express is an express train belonging to South Eastern Railway zone that runs between Ranchi Junction and Ajmer Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 18631/18632 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2][3]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 18 March 2007 |
| Current operator(s) | South Eastern Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Ranchi Junction (RNC) |
| Stops | 37 |
| End | Ajmer Junction (AII) |
| Distance travelled | 1,678 km (1,043 mi) |
| Average journey time | 33h 10m |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 18631 / 18632 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board Catering E-Catering |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | ICF Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 51 km/h (32 mph) average including halts |
Service
The 18631/Ranchi - Ajmer Garib Nawaz Express has an average speed of 51 km/hr and covers 1678 km in 33h 10m. The 18632/Ajmer - Ranchi Garib Nawaz Express has an average speed of 51 km/hr and covers 1678 km in 32h 45m.
Route & Halts
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composite
The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 15 coaches :
- 2 AC III Tier
- 5 Sleeper Coaches
- 6 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Santragachi based WAP 4 electric locomotive from Ranchi to Sawai Madhopur. From Sawai Madhopur both trains are hauled by a Bhagat Ki Kothi based WDP 4D diesel locomotive until Ajmer and vice versa.