Rourkela–Jagdalpur Express

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{{Infobox rail service
| name = Jagdalpur-Rourkela Express
| image=
| image_width =
| caption =
| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]]
| locale = [[Odissa]]
| first =
| last =
| operator = [[South Eastern Railway Zone|South Eastern Railway]]
| ridership =
| start = [[Jagdalpur railway station|Jagdalpur]]
| stops = 17
| end = [[Rourkela jn railway station|Rourkela]]
| distance = {{convert|751|km|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 17 hours 25 minutes
| frequency = Daily
| class = AC3 tier, sleeper class and General sitting
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = No, Self-service
| observation =
| entertainment = Nil
| baggage = Under the Seats
| otherfacilities=
| stock =
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm}} (Broad Gauge)
| el =
| trainnumber = 18107 / 18108
| speed = {{convert|46|km/h|abbr=on}}
| map = [[File:(Koraput - Rourkela) Express route map.png|290px|(Koraput - Rourkela) Intercity Express route map]]
}}

'''Rourkela Jagdalpur Express''' is a daily express train which runs between [[Jagdalpur]] and [[Rourkela]]. It is operated by the [[South Eastern Railway Zone]] of [[Indian Railways]].

==Coaches==
The 18107 / 08 Rourkela Junction - Jagdalpur Express has one 3 AC, three Sleeper Coaches, 5 general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a [[Dining car|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 {{rws|Rourkela Junction}} - {{rws|Jagdalpur}} Express covers the distance of {{convert|646|km|0|abbr=on}} in 13 hours 45 mins (47 km/hr) & in 13 hours 30 mins as the 18108 {{rws|Jagdalpur}} - {{rws|Rourkela Junction}} Express (48 km/hr). Currently this train services has been extended to Jagdalpur (Chhattisgarh). As of now the extension date has not yet been confirmed.

As the average speed of the train is lower than {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.

==Routing==
The 18107 / 08 Rourkela – Jagdalpur Express runs from {{rws|Rourkela Junction}} via {{rws|Jharsuguda Junction}}, {{rws|Sambalpur Junction}}, {{rws|Titlagarh Junction}}, {{rws|Rayagada}} and {{rws|Koraput}}. The Train Reverses its direction at {{rws|Rayagada}} and {{rws|Koraput}} Railway Station.

==Traction==
As the route is electrified, a WAM-4 from TATA shed is its link but earlier an [[ALCO DL560C|WDM-3D]] diesel locomotive pulled the train to its destination.

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Rourkela - Jagdalpur Express}}
[[Category:Transport in Rourkela]]
[[Category:Transport in Jagdalpur]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Odisha]]
[[Category:Express trains in India]]

Hirakhand Express

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{{Infobox rail service
| name = Hirakhand Express
| image= 18447 Hirakhand Express with WDM3A loco at Tikri.jpg
| image_width = 250px
| caption = Hirakhand Express at Tikiri
| type = Daily Train
| locale = [[Chhattisgarh]], [[Orissa, India|Orissa]], [[Andhra Pradesh]]
| first =
| last =
| operator = [[East Coast Railway zone|East Coast Railway]]
| ridership =
| start = [[Jagdalpur]]
| stops = 37
| end = {{rws|Bhubaneswar}}
| distance = {{convert|786|km|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 17 hours 55 minutes
| frequency = Daily
| class = AC2 tier, AC3 tier, sleeper class and General sitting
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = No, Self-service, E-catering available
| observation =
| entertainment = Nil
| baggage = Under the Seats
| otherfacilities=
| stock =
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm}} (Broad Gauge)
| el =
| trainnumber = 18447 / 18448
| speed = Avg.{{convert|43|km/h|abbr=on}} with halts
Maximum {{convert|89|km/h|abbr=on}}
| map =[[File:Hirakhand Express (BBS-Jagdalpur) Route map.jpg|260px]]
| map_state =
}}
'''Hirakhand Express''' is a daily express train which runs between [[Jagdalpur]] and [[Bhubaneswar]]. It was initially introduced between [[Sambalpur]] and [[Balangir]]. This train has seen several extension on both the ends and now running in a completely different route than its initial station of origin. First it was extended to run between [[Rourkela]] and [[Titlagarh]], then between [[Rourkela]] and [[Rayagada]], then between [[Rourkela]] and [[Bhubaneswar]] via [[Vijayanagaram]] but after completion of the Koraput-Rayagada link line connecting [[Jharsuguda-Vizianagaram line]] with [[Kothavalasa-Kirandul line]], it was diverted to run between [[Koraput]] to [[Bhubaneswar]]. In 2010, it was further extended till Jagdalpur.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.orissalinks.com/orissagrowth/topics/tnc-all/indian-railways-and-orissa/ecor/vizag-shimiliguda-koraput-dhanapurkirandul| title=___________ » Vizag ..Shimiliguda – Koraput – Dhanapur ..Kirandul}}</ref> It is operated by the [[East Coast Railway Zone]] of [[Indian Railways]].

==Etymology==
[[Hirakhand]] means '''a piece of diamond''' in [[Sambalpuri Language|Sambalpuri]] language spoken in Western Orissa. It is named after the medieval period kingdom of [[Hirakhand]] otherwise known as [[Sambalpur State]] spread across present [[Western Orissa]] and parts of [[Chhattisgarh]] state.

==Schedule==
The 18447 Hirakhand Express leaves [[Bhubaneswar]] every day at 1935 hrs IST and reaches [[Jagdalpur]] at 1330 hrs IST the next day. The 18448 Hirakhand Express leaves [[Jagdalpur]] every day at 1430 hrs IST and reaches [[Bhubaneswar]] at 0825 hrs IST on next day.

==Stoppages==
The major stoppages are [[Jeypore]], [[Koraput railway station|Koraput Junction]], [[Rayagada]], [[Parvathipuram railway station]], [[Bobbili Junction]] [[Vizianagaram railway station|Vizianagaram Junction]], [[Srikakulam Road]], [[Palasa]], [[Brahmapur, Odisha|Brahmapur]] and [[Khurda Road railway station|Khurda Road Junction]].

==Slip Route==
On 11 August 2012, a "slip route" of Hirakhand Express was Inaugurated as "Junagarh Road-Bhubaneswar Link Express" (Train Number-18437/18438). The source of this train is [[Junagarh railway station|Junagarh Road]] near [[Bhawanipatna]]. It leaves Bhawanipatna at 1855 hrs IST daily and arrives at 0825 hrs IST daily. The train amalgamates/bifurcates at [[Rayagada]] with/from the main Jagdalpur Hirakhand Express. This train halts at Depur PH, G.Ramchandrapur, [[Lanjigarh Road Junction railway station |Lanjigarh Road Junction]], Ambodala, [[Muniguda]], [[Bissam Cuttack]] and [[Therubali]] before/after [[Rayagada]].<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://indiarailinfo.com/train/18645 | title=18438/Junagarh Road - Bhubaneswar Express ( Hirakhand Link ) - Junagarh Road to Bhubaneswar ECoR/East Coast Zone - Railway Enquiry}}</ref>

==Traction==
As the route is electrified, it is hauled by a [[Visakhapatnam railway station|VSKP]]-based [[WAP-4]] electric locomotive from [[Bhubaneswar]] to [[Jagdalpur]] and vice versa. Its slip separated at Rayagada railway station and using a [[Visakhapatnam Loco Shed|VSKP]] based [[WDG-3A|WDG 3A]] to [[Junagarh railway station|Junagarh Road]] and [[Bhawanipatna railway station|Bhawanipatna]] from [[Rayagada railway station|Rayagada]].

==Accidents==
{{main|Kuneru train derailment}}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Hirakhand Express}}
[[Category:Transport in Bhubaneswar]]
[[Category:Transport in Jagdalpur]]
[[Category:Named passenger trains of India]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Odisha]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Andhra Pradesh]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Chhattisgarh]]
[[Category:Express trains in India]]

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