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The 13319 / 20 Dumka - Ranchi Junction Intercity Express is a Intercity express train belonging to Indian Railways East Central Railway zone that runs between Dumka and Ranchi Junction in India.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Intercity |
| First service | 18 January 2011 |
| Current operator(s) | East Central Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Termini | Dumka Ranchi Junction |
| Stops | 18 |
| Distance travelled | 395 km (245 mi) |
| Average journey time | 8 hours 17 mins |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 13319 / 13320 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | 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 | 40 km/h (25 mph) |
It operates as train number 13319 from Dumka to Ranchi Junction and as train number 13320 in the reverse direction serving the states of Jharkhand.[1]
Coaches
editThe 13319 / 20 Dumka - Ranchi Junction Intercity Express has 10 general unreserved and two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches. It does not carry a pantry car coach.
As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
editThe 13319 Dumka - Ranchi Intercity Express covers the distance of 330 km (205 mi) in 8 hours 5 mins (41 km/h) and in 8 hours 35 mins as the 13320 Ranchi - Dumka Intercity Express (41 km/h).
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.
Schedule
editRunning days : Daily from both the sides.
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time (IST) | Arrival station | Arrival time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13320 | RNC | Ranchi | 1:20 PM | Dumka | Next day 11:10 PM |
| 13319 | DUMK | Dumka | 3:30 AM | Ranchi | Next day 12:50 PM |
Routing
editThe 13319 / 20 Dumka - Ranchi Intercity Express runs from Dumka via Jasidih, Dhanbad, Bokaro Steel City to Ranchi.
Traction
editAs the route is going to electrification, a Mughalsarai Junction based WAP-4 electric locomotive pulls the train up to Jasidih Junction later a Howrah Junction based WDM-3A locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
References
editExternal links
edit- 13319 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
- 13320 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
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