Shalimar–Adra Rajya Rani Express

The 22861 / 22862 Rajya Rani Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways South Eastern Railway zone that runs between Shalimar and Adra Junction in India.This train is a part of Rajya Rani Express series from West Bengal state.

Rajya Rani Express
Overview
Service typeRajya Rani Express[1]
First service3 October 2011 (2011-10-03)
Current operator(s)South Eastern Railways
Route
StartShalimar (SHM)
Stops8
EndAdra (ADRA)
Distance travelled281 km (175 mi)
Average journey time5 hours 5 mins
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)22861 / 22862
On-board services
Class(es)General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockICF Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed58 km/h (36 mph) average including halts
Route map

It operates as train number 22861 from Shalimar to Adra Junction and as train number 22862 in the reverse direction serving the states of West Bengal.[2]

Coaches

The 22861 / 62 Rajya Rani Express has eight 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 22861 Shalimar - Adra Junction Rajya Rani Express covers the distance of 281 km (175 mi) in 4 hours 45 mins (59 km/hr) & in 5 hours 10 mins as the 22862 Adra Junction - Shalimar Rajya Rani Express (54 km/hr).

As the average speed of the train is more than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, it should be includes a Superfast surcharge but due to unreserved coaches it includes unreserved surcharge.[3]

Routing

The train runs from Shalimar via Santragachi Junction, Kharagpur Junction, Salboni, Bishnupur, Bankura Junction to Adra Junction.

Traction

As the route is electrified, a Santragachi based WAP 4 / WAP 7 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

References
  1. "Rajya Rani Express to Connect State Capitals With Important Cities of Those States". Government of India. Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 25 February 2011.
  2. "SER train services disrupted due to rail roko Bulletin-3". South Eastern Railway. 30 June 2017. Retrieved 27 September 2018.
  3. "Shalimar-Bankura Rajya Rani Express to extend upto Adra". South Eastern Railway. 30 October 2015. Retrieved 27 September 2018.
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