Tatanagar–Danapur Express
The Tatanagar - Danapur Express is an express train belonging to South Eastern Railway zone that runs between Tatanagar Junction and Danapur in India. It is currently being operated with 18183/18184 train numbers on bi-weekly basis.[1][2]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Current operator(s) | South Eastern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Tatanagar Junction (TATA) |
| Stops | 33 |
| End | Danapur (DNR) |
| Distance travelled | 506 km (314 mi) |
| Service frequency | Daily [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 18183/18184 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC Chair Car, Second Sitting, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | On-board Catering E-Catering |
| Observation facilities | ICF Coaches |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 45 km/h (28 mph), including halts |
Service
The 18183/Tatanagar - Danapur Super Express has an average speed of 45 km/hr and covers 506 km in 11h 10m. The 18184/Danapur - Tatanagar Super Express has an average speed of 45 km/hr and covers 506 km in 11h 10m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composite
The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 15 coaches :
- 2 AC Chair Car
- 4 Second Sitting
- 8 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Tatanagar Loco Shed based WAG-5 or WAM-4 electric locomotive from Tatanagar to Asansol. From Asansol trains are hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive uptil Danapur and vice versa.
Notes
- Runs seven days in a week for every direction.