Ranchi−Mumbai LTT Express

The 18609 / 10 Ranchi - Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express is a Superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways South Eastern Zone that runs between Ranchi and Lokmanya Tilak Terminus in India.

Ranchi - Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
First service22 October 2002 (2002-10-22)
Current operator(s)South Eastern Railway zone
Route
StartRanchi
Stops24
EndLokmanya Tilak Terminus
Distance travelled2,020 km (1,255 mi)
Service frequencyBi-Weekly
Train number(s)18609 / 18610
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, sleeper class, general unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stockStandard Indian Railways Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed51.5 km/h (32 mph)

It operates as train number 18609 from Ranchi to Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and as train number 18610 in the reverse direction serving the states of Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh & Maharashtra.[1]

Coaches

The 18609 / 10 Ranchi - Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express has one AC 2-tier, three AC 3-tier, 13 sleeper class, four general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.[2]

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 22869 Ranchi - Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express covers the distance of 2,020 km (1,255 mi) in 39 hours 00 mins (52 km/hr) & in 39 hours 35 mins as the 18610 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus - Ranchi Express (51 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.

Routing

The 18609 / 10 Ranchi - Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express runs from Ranchi via Muri Junction, Gaya Junction, Varanasi Junction, Allahabad Junction, Jabalpur Junction, Itarsi Junction, Bhusaval Junction, Kalyan Junction to Lokmanya Tilak Terminus.[4]

Traction

As the route is going to electrification, a Itarsi Junction based WDM-3D diesel locomotive pulls the train up to Itarsi Junction later, an electric locomotive WAP-4 pulls the train to its destination.

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References
  1. , indiatimes.com, 11 July 2015
  2. Trains Didnt run due to non interlocking construction at Itarsi, jagran.com, 12 July 2015
  3. Temporary halt at maihar railway station, patrika.com, 6 April 2016
  4. , midday.com, 15 November 2013


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