Rourkela–Gunupur Rajya Rani Express
The 18117 / 18118 Rajya Rani Express is an express train belonging to Indian Railways South Eastern Railway zone that runs between Rourkela Junction and Gunupur in India. This train is a part of Rajya Rani Express series from Odisha state.
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Rajya Rani Express[1] | ||||
| First service | 11 November 2011 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | South Eastern Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Rourkela (ROU) | ||||
| Stops | 25 | ||||
| End | Gunupur (GNPR) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 799 km (496 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 17 hours 12 mins | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 18117 / 18118 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | E-Catering | ||||
| Other facilities | Below the seats | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | ICF Coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 49 km/h (30 mph) average including halts | ||||
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It operates as train number 18117 from Rourkela Junction to Gunupur and as train number 18118 in the reverse direction serving the states of Odisha.[2]
Coaches
The 18117 / 18 Rajya Rani Express has one AC 2 Tier, two AC 3 Tier, 6 Sleeper Class, 6 general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
The 18117 Rourkela Junction - Gunupur Rajya Rani Express covers the distance of 799 km (496 mi) in 15 hours 10 mins (53 km/hr) & in 19 hours 15 mins as the 18118 Gunupur - Rourkela Junction Rajya Rani Express (41 km/hr).[3]
As the average speed of the train is lower than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.
Route & Halts
The 18117 / 18118 Rajya Rani Express runs from Rourkela Junction via Bagdehi, Jharsuguda Junction, Sambalpur City, Rairakhol, Angul, Talcher Road, Cuttack Junction, Bhubaneswar, Khurda Road Junction, Nirakarpur, Brahmapur, Palasa, Naupada to Gunupur.
Traction
As the route is going to be electrified, a Bondamunda based WDM 3A diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
References
- "Rajya Rani Express to Connect State Capitals With Important Cities of Those States". Government of India. Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 25 February 2011.
- , newindianexpress.com, 20 July 2016
- , newindianexpress.com, 7 July 2015
External links
- 18417 Rajya Rani Express at India Rail Info
- 18418 Rajya Rani Express at India Rail Info
