Rourkela–Gunupur Rajya Rani Express

Rajya Rani Express
Overview
Service typeRajya Rani Express[1]
First service11 November 2011; 13 years ago (2011-11-11)
Current operator(s)South Eastern Railways
Route
TerminiRourkela (ROU)
Gunupur (GNPR)
Stops25
Distance travelled799 km (496 mi)
Average journey time17 hours 12 mins
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)18117 / 18118
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesE-catering
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockICF coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed49 km/h (30 mph) average including halts
Route map
(Rourkela–Gunupur) Rajya Rani Express route map

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.

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.

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/h) and in 19 hours 15 mins as the 18118 Gunupur–Rourkela Junction Rajya Rani Express (41 km/h).[3]

As the average speed of the train is lower than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't include 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

  1. ^ "Rajya Rani Express to Connect State Capitals With Important Cities of Those States". Government of India. Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 25 February 2011.
  2. ^ [1], newindianexpress.com, 20 July 2016
  3. ^ [2], newindianexpress.com, 7 July 2015