Ranchi–Dumka Intercity Express
The 18619 / 20 Ranchi Junction - Dumka Intercity Express is a Superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways South Eastern Railway zone that runs between Ranchi Junction and Dumka in India.[1]
 Ranchi Dumka Intercity Exp signboard | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 25 December 2012 |
| Current operator(s) | South Eastern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Ranchi Junction |
| Stops | 15 |
| End | Dumka |
| Distance travelled | 410 km (255 mi) |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 18619 / 18620 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, general unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 42 km/h (26 mph) |
It operates as train number 18619 from Ranchi Junction to Dumka and as train number 18620 in the reverse direction serving the states of Jharkhand & West bengal.
Coaches
The 18619 / 20 Ranchi Junction - Dumka Intercity Express has one AC 3 Tier, four Sleeper Class, three 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.
The Train has been allotted a 10 coach rake of ICF coaches.
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
SLR | GS | GS | B1 | S1 | S2 | S3 | S4 | GS | SLR |
Service
The 18619 Ranchi Junction - Dumka Intercity Express covers the distance of 410 km (255 mi) in 9 hours 50 mins (42 km/hr) & in 9 hours 45 mins as the 18620 Dumka - Ranchi Junction Intercity Express (42 km/hr).
As the average speed of the train is slightly more than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.
Schedule
Running Days : Dialy from both the sides.
| Train Number | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time (IST) | Arrival Station | Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18619 | RNC | Ranchi | 9:25 PM | Dumka | Next Day 7:45 AM |
| 18620 | DUMK | Dumka | 6:45 PM | Ranchi | Next Day 4:35 AM |
Routing
The 18619 / 20 Ranchi Junction - Dumka Intercity Express runs from Ranchi Junction via Bokaro Steel City, Asansol Junction, Jasidih Junction to Dumka.
Traction
As the route is electrified, a Bokaro Steel City based WDM-3A diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
See also
- Dumka
- Indian Railways
- Dumka railway station
- Jasidih railway station
- Jasidih Dumka Rampurhat Rail Line
- Ranchi Junction
- List of railway stations in India
- South Eastern Railway zone
External links
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Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Rail travel in India. |
- Ministry of Railways. (Official site)
- 18619 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
- 18620 Intercity Express at India Rail Info