Rourkela–Jagdalpur Express

Rourkela Jagdalpur Express is a daily express train which runs between Jagdalpur and Rourkela. It is operated by the South Eastern Railway Zone of Indian Railways.

Jagdalpur-Rourkela Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleOdisha
Current operator(s)South Eastern Railway
Route
StartJagdalpur
Stops17
EndRourkela
Distance travelled751 km (467 mi)
Average journey time17 hours 25 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)18107 / 18108
On-board services
Class(es)AC3 tier, sleeper class and General sitting
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo, Self-service
Entertainment facilitiesNil
Baggage facilitiesUnder the Seats
Technical
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) (Broad Gauge)
Operating speed46 km/h (29 mph)
Route map

Coaches

The 18107 / 08 Rourkela Junction - Jagdalpur Express has one 3 AC, three Sleeper Coaches, 5 general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.

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 18107 Rourkela Junction - Jagdalpur Express covers the distance of 646 km (401 mi) in 13 hours 45 mins (47 km/hr) & in 13 hours 30 mins as the 18108 Jagdalpur - Rourkela Junction Express (48 km/hr). Currently this train services has been extended to Jagdalpur (Chhattisgarh). As of now the extension date has not yet been confirmed.

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.

Routing

The 18107 / 08 Rourkela – Jagdalpur Express runs from Rourkela Junction via Jharsuguda Junction, Sambalpur Junction, Titlagarh Junction, Rayagada and Koraput. The Train Reverses its direction at Rayagada and Koraput Railway Station.

Traction

As the route is electrified, a WAM-4 from TATA shed is its link but earlier an WDM-3D diesel locomotive pulled the train to its destination.

References

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