The 18609 / 10 Ranchi–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express is a Superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways South Eastern Zone that runs between and Lokmanya Tilak Terminus in India.
It operates as train number 18609 from Ranchi to Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and as train number 18610 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh & Maharashtra., indiatimes.com, 11 July 2015
Coaches The 18609 / 10 Ranchi–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express has one AC 2-tier, three AC 3-tier, 13 sleeper class, four general unreserved and two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches. It does not carry a pantry car.Trains Didnt run due to non interlocking construction at Itarsi, jagran.com, 12 July 2015
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 22869 Ranchi–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express covers the distance of in 39 hours 00 mins (52 km/h) and in 39 hours 35 mins as the 18610 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Ranchi Express (51 km/h).Temporary halt at maihar railway station, patrika.com, 6 April 2016
As the average speed of the train is lower than , as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routing The 18609 / 10 Ranchi–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express runs from Ranchi via , , , , , , , , , to Lokmanya Tilak Terminus., midday.com, 15 November 2013
Traction It is now hauled by WAP-7 of Electric Loco Shed, Ajni or Electric Loco Shed, Tatanagar from Ranchi Junction to Lokmanya Tilak Terminus towards entire journey.
References
External links 18609 Ranchi - Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express at India Rail Info 18610 Ranchi - Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express at India Rail Info