Patna–Ranchi AC Express
{{Short description|Indian Railways express train}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2025}}
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| name = Patna–Ranchi AC Express
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| type = AC Express
| first = 8 December 2018 (as Special Train)
17 February 2019 (Conversion into Express Train)
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| operator = South Eastern Railways
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Patna Junction}}
| stops = 10
| end = {{stnlnk|Ranchi Junction}}
| distance = {{convert|424|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 10 hours 23 mins
| frequency = Weekly
| class = AC 1 Tier, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier
| seating =
| sleeping = Yes
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| catering = Pantry car attached
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| stock = LHB coach
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
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| trainnumber = 18633 / 18634
| speed = {{convert|140|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum,
{{convert|41|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts
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Patna–Ranchi AC Express is a fully air conditioned express train belonging to South Eastern Railway zone of Indian Railways that run between {{stnlnk|Patna Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Ranchi Junction}} in India.
Background
This line was inaugurated on 8 December 2018 as a seasonal line running Ranchi–Patna AC special train (No. 08623/24).[https://www.prabhatkhabar.com/news/ranchi/ranchi-patna-8-30-winter-special-train/1229762.html prabhatkhabar.com], Retrieved 19 November 2019
On 17 February 2019, this Special train was converted into Express train with new numbered 18633 / 34 and became the first weekly train running between the Patna and Ranchi corridor.{{cite news | url=https://www.financialexpress.com/infrastructure/railways/new-trains-2019-indian-railways-ranchi-patna-weekly-express-launched-by-pm-narendra-modi/1490979/ | title=New trains 2019: Indian Railways Ranchi-Patna Weekly Express launched by PM Narendra Modi | date=18 February 2019 | first=Devanjana | last=Nag | newspaper=Financial Express | accessdate=29 February 2020}}
Service
The frequency of this train is weekly. It covers the distance of 424 km with an average speed of 41 km/h.[https://www.patrika.com/jagdalpur-news/travelers-stranded-between-water-for-five-hours-due-to-heavy-rain-3139008/ patrika.com], retrieved 26 June 2019
Routes
This train passes through {{stnlnk|Gaya Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Koderma Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Muri Junction}} on both sides.
Traction
As this route is electrified, a WAG-7 based loco pulls the train to its destination on both sides.[https://www.prabhatkhabar.com/news/ranchi/story/1336827.html prabhatkhabar.com], Retrieved 20 November 2019
References
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External links
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/18363 18633 Patna – Ranchi AC Express] India Rail Info
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/18364 18634 Ranchi – Patna AC Express] India Rail Info
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Category:Rail transport in Bihar