Ranchi–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Weekly Express

The 18609 / 10 Ranchi–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express is a Superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways South Eastern Zone that runs between Ranchi 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.

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.

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 2020 km 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).

As the average speed of the train is lower than 55 km/h, 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 Muri Junction, Gaya Junction, Varanasi Junction, Allahabad Junction, Jabalpur Junction, Itarsi Junction, Bhusaval Junction, Kalyan Junction to Lokmanya Tilak Terminus.

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.