18628 Ranchi - Howrah Intercity Express (Via Adra)

Train Information

Key information for 18628 Ranchi - Howrah Intercity Express (Via Adra)
Train number18628
Train nameRanchi - Howrah Intercity Express (Via Adra)
Train typeMAIL EXPRESS
Source stationRANCHI (RNC)
Departure05:20 · Day 1
Destination stationHOWRAH JN (HWH)
Arrival15:50 · Day 1
Total distance480 km
Journey duration10 hours 30 minutes
Scheduled stations14
Intermediate stops12
Railway zoneSouth Eastern Railway (SER)
DivisionRanchi (RNC)
Running daysMonday, Tuesday, Sunday
Travel classes3A, 3E, CC, 2S, GEN

Train 18628 Ranchi - Howrah Intercity Express (Via Adra) is a MAIL EXPRESS type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from RANCHI at 5:20 AM. It arrives at its destination, HOWRAH JN on Day 1 at 3:50 PM, covering a total distance of 480 km in 10 hours 30 minutes, with 12 intermediate scheduled stops.

Train 18628 Ranchi - Howrah Intercity Express (Via Adra) runs on Monday, Tuesday, Sunday and offers travel classes 3A, 3E, CC, 2S, GEN. The train is operated by the Ranchi division of the South Eastern Railway zone of Indian Railways.

Train Route and Timetable

Station-wise route and timetable for 18628 Ranchi - Howrah Intercity Express (Via Adra)
StopStation codeStation nameJourney dayArrivalDepartureHaltDistance
1RNCRANCHIDay 1Source05:200 km
2MURIMURI JNDay 106:1006:122 min60 km
3JAAJHALIDADay 106:3406:351 min73 km
4BKSCBOKARO STEEL CITYDay 107:2007:255 min113 km
5CRPCHANDRAPURADay 108:1608:182 min128 km
6MHQMOHUDADay 108:3808:402 min143 km
7BJEBHOJUDIH JNDay 109:0709:081 min166 km
8SNTDSANTALDIHDay 109:1909:201 min172 km
9ADRAADRADay 110:0510:105 min196 km
10BQABANKURADay 110:5110:532 min249 km
11VSUBISHNUPURDay 111:1811:202 min279 km
12MDNMIDNAPOREDay 112:2812:302 min351 km
13KGPKHARAGPUR JNDay 113:0013:022 min364 km
14HWHHOWRAH JNDay 115:50Destination480 km

Train 18628 Ranchi - Howrah Intercity Express (Via Adra) starts its journey from RANCHI and terminates at HOWRAH JN. The scheduled station sequence is: RANCHI, MURI JN, JHALIDA, BOKARO STEEL CITY, CHANDRAPURA, MOHUDA, BHOJUDIH JN, SANTALDIH, ADRA, BANKURA, BISHNUPUR, MIDNAPORE, KHARAGPUR JN, HOWRAH JN.

Coach Position and Composition

18628 Ranchi - Howrah Intercity Express (Via Adra) indicative coach position

Locomotive: ENG / LOCO (shown separately from coach numbering).

  1. Position 01EOG
  2. Position 02GEN
  3. Position 03GEN
  4. Position 04D8
  5. Position 05D7
  6. Position 06D6
  7. Position 07D5
  8. Position 08D4
  9. Position 09D3
  10. Position 10D2
  11. Position 11D1
  12. Position 12C2
  13. Position 13C1
  14. Position 14M1
  15. Position 15B2
  16. Position 16B1
  17. Position 17GEN
  18. Position 18GEN
  19. Position 19SLRD
Coach positionCoach code
01EOG
02GEN
03GEN
04D8
05D7
06D6
07D5
08D4
09D3
10D2
11D1
12C2
13C1
14M1
15B2
16B1
17GEN
18GEN
19SLRD

Note: The coach position may change due to various circumstances.

Train Fare and Ticket Prices

Estimated class-wise fares for 18628 Ranchi - Howrah Intercity Express (Via Adra) in Indian Rupees (INR)

ClassAvailable fare details
3AAC 3 Tier
Adult fare
₹795
Child fare
₹380
Adult Tatkal fare
₹1,110
Child Tatkal fare
₹695
3EAC 3 Economy
Adult fare
₹740
Child fare
₹355
Adult Tatkal fare
₹1,055
Child Tatkal fare
₹670
GNGeneral
Adult fare
₹150
Child fare
₹75
2S
Adult fare
₹190
Child fare
₹190
Adult Tatkal fare
₹190
Child Tatkal fare
₹205
CC
Adult fare
₹650
Child fare
₹650
Adult Tatkal fare
₹835
Child Tatkal fare
₹835

Actual booking prices may vary depending on the date of journey, availability, quota, applicable charges and railway updates. Verify the current fare through official Indian Railways booking channels before booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does this train depart from its originating station?

Train 18628 Ranchi - Howrah Intercity Express (Via Adra) departs from RANCHI at 5:20 AM.

What is the final destination of this train?

Train 18628 Ranchi - Howrah Intercity Express (Via Adra) terminates at HOWRAH JN (HWH).

What is the coach position of this train?

Train 18628 Ranchi - Howrah Intercity Express (Via Adra) has the following coach composition: ENG-EOG-GEN-GEN-D8-D7-D6-D5-D4-D3-D2-D1-C2-C1-M1-B2-B1-GEN-GEN-SLRD.

What is the total travel distance of this train?

Train 18628 Ranchi - Howrah Intercity Express (Via Adra) covers a total distance of 480 km.

On which days does this train operate?

Train 18628 Ranchi - Howrah Intercity Express (Via Adra) operates on Monday, Tuesday, Sunday.

How many stations does this train stop at along its route?

Train 18628 Ranchi - Howrah Intercity Express (Via Adra) has 12 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.

Which travel classes are available on this train?

Train 18628 Ranchi - Howrah Intercity Express (Via Adra) offers the following travel classes: 3A, 3E, CC, 2S, GEN.