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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.

This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (May 2015)

Jagdalpur-Rourkela Express

Overview
Service type	Express
Locale	Odissa
Current operator(s)	South Eastern Railway
Route
Termini	Jagdalpur Rourkela
Stops	17
Distance travelled	751 km (467 mi)
Average journey time	17 hours 25 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

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 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 - Jagdalpur 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 Jagdalpur - 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 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing

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

Traction

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

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