Rourkela–Gunupur Rajya Rani Express

The 18117 / 18118 Rajya Rani Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways South Eastern Railway zone that runs between Rourkela Junction and Gunupur in India. This train is a part of Rajya Rani Express series from Odisha state.

Rajya Rani Express

Overview
Service type	Rajya Rani Express[1]
First service	11 November 2011; 13 years ago (2011-11-11)
Current operator(s)	South Eastern Railways
Route
Termini	Rourkela (ROU) Gunupur (GNPR)
Stops	25
Distance travelled	799 km (496 mi)
Average journey time	17 hours 12 mins
Service frequency	Daily
Train number(s)	18117 / 18118
On-board services
Class(es)	AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	E-catering
Other facilities	Below the seats
Technical
Rolling stock	ICF coach
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	49 km/h (30 mph) average including halts
Route map

It operates as train number 18117 from Rourkela Junction to Gunupur and as train number 18118 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Odisha.^[2]

Coaches

The 18117 / 18 Rajya Rani Express has one AC 2 Tier, two AC 3 Tier, 6 Sleeper class, 6 general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car.

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 18117 Rourkela Junction–Gunupur Rajya Rani Express covers the distance of 799 km (496 mi) in 15 hours 10 mins (53 km/h) and in 19 hours 15 mins as the 18118 Gunupur–Rourkela Junction Rajya Rani Express (41 km/h).^[3]

As the average speed of the train is lower than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't include a Superfast surcharge.

Route & Halts

The 18117 / 18118 Rajya Rani Express runs from Rourkela Junction via Bagdehi, Jharsuguda Junction, Sambalpur City, Rairakhol, Angul, Talcher Road, Cuttack Junction, Bhubaneswar, Khurda Road Junction, Nirakarpur, Brahmapur, Palasa, Naupada to Gunupur.

Traction

As the route is going to be electrified, a Bondamunda-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.