It operates as train number 18619 from Ranchi to Godda and as train number 18620 in the reverse direction serving the states of Jharkhand & West Bengal.
Coaches
The 18619 / 20 Ranchi–Godda 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.
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 coach.
Loco
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10
SLR
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B1
S1
S2
S3
S4
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SLR
Service
The 18619 Ranchi–Godda Intercity Express covers the distance of 410 km (255 mi) in 9 hours 50 mins (42 km/h) and in 9 hours 45 mins as the 18620 Godda–Ranchi Junction Intercity Express (42 km/h).
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.
As the route is not fully electrified, a Satragachi-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive pulls the train to Jasidih and from there it runs with a Howrah-based WAP- 4 electric locomotive pulls to its entire destination.
