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Howrah-Ranchi Intercity Superfast Express train board. | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| Locale | West Bengal & Jharkhand |
| Current operator(s) | South Eastern Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Howrah Junction (HWH) Ranchi Junction (RNC) |
| Stops | 12 |
| Distance travelled | 460 km (286 mi) |
| Average journey time | 8 hrs 5 mins |
| Service frequency | Tri-weekly |
| Train number(s) | 22891 / 22892 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC Chair Car, Second Class Seating, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Auto-rack arrangements | Overhead racks |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering, E-catering |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 56 km/h (35 mph) average including halts. |
The 22891 / 22892 Howrah–Ranchi Intercity Superfast Express is an Superfast Intercity train belonging to South Eastern Railway zone that runs between Howrah Junction and Ranchi Junction. It is currently being operated with 22891/22892 train numbers on tri-weekly basis.[1][2][3][4]
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 130 km/h (81 mph). The train consists of 14 coaches:
Both trains are hauled by a Santragachi Loco Shed or Tatanagar Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Howrah to Ranchi and vice versa.
Runs three days a week in both directions.