Koraput-Rourkela Express

Koraput-Rourkela Express

Overview
Service type	Express
Locale	Odisha
Current operator(s)	East Coast Railway
Route
Start	Koraput
Stops	11
End	Rourkela
Distance travelled	646 km (401 mi)
Average journey time	14 hours 20 minutes
Service frequency	Daily
Train number(s)	18107 / 18108
On-board services
Class(es)	AC3 tier, sleeper class and General sitting
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	No, Self-service
Entertainment facilities	Nil
Baggage facilities	Under the Seats
Technical
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) (Broad Gauge)
Operating speed	46 km/h (29 mph)
Route map

Koraput Rourkela Express is a daily express train which runs between Koraput and Rourkela. It is operated by the East Coast Railway Zone of Indian Railways.

Coaches

The 18107 / 08 Rourkela Junction - Koraput 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 - Koraput 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 Koraput - Rourkela Junction Express (48 km/hr).

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 - Koraput Express runs from Rourkela Junction via Jharsuguda Junction, Sambalpur Junction, Titlagarh Junction, Rayagada to Koraput. The Train Reverses its direction at Rayagada Railway Station.

Traction

As the route is going to electrification, a WDM-3D diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

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