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18628 Intercity Express Running Status (Live)
18628 Intercity Express departs Ranchi (RNC) at 05:20 and reaches Howrah Jn (HWH) at 15:50, a journey of 10:30 hours covering 481 km. It has 12 intermediate stops and runs on Mon, Tue, Sun.
Travel time
10:30 hrs
481 km
Stops
14
12 intermediate
Typical classes
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18628 Intercity Express Route & Timetable
| Station Name | Code | Arrives | Departs | Halt (min) | Day | Distance (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranchi | RNC | Origin | 05:20 | -- | 1 | 0 |
| Muri | MURI | 06:10 | 06:12 | 2 | 1 | 62 |
| Jhalida | JAA | 06:34 | 06:35 | 1 | 1 | 75 |
| Bokaro Stl City | BKSC | 07:20 | 07:25 | 5 | 1 | 115 |
| Chandrapura | CRP | 08:16 | 08:18 | 2 | 1 | 130 |
| Mohuda | MHQ | 08:38 | 08:40 | 2 | 1 | 145 |
| Bhojudih Jn | BJE | 09:07 | 09:08 | 1 | 1 | 168 |
| Santaldih | SNTD | 09:19 | 09:20 | 1 | 1 | 174 |
| Adra Jn | ADRA | 10:05 | 10:10 | 5 | 1 | 198 |
| Bankura | BQA | 10:51 | 10:53 | 2 | 1 | 251 |
| Bishnupur | VSU | 11:18 | 11:20 | 2 | 1 | 281 |
| Midnapore | MDN | 12:28 | 12:30 | 2 | 1 | 353 |
| Kharagpur Jn | KGP | 13:00 | 13:02 | 2 | 1 | 366 |
| Howrah Jn | HWH | 15:50 | Destination | -- | 1 | 481 |
Typical classes for 18628 Intercity Express
Coach composition for 18628 Intercity Express is not determined by category, so this page does not list train-specific classes or rupee fares. Look up fares from Ranchi (RNC) to Howrah Jn (HWH) for your travel date. Coach classes vary by train and date. Check IRCTC before booking.
No rupee amounts are shown here. Book only on IRCTC.
Platforms for 18628 Intercity Express
The public timetable snapshot does not include platform numbers for this train. Platforms are allotted on the day of travel. When a platform is reported, it appears in live running status. Confirm on the station boards at Ranchi (RNC) and Howrah Jn (HWH) before you board.
Nearby stations on 18628 Intercity Express
On the Ranchi → Howrah Jn route
Scheduled halts from this train’s timetable. Open a station page for its live board and other trains.
Other terminals in the same city
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 18628 Intercity Express run on Saturday?▼
No. In this timetable snapshot 18628 Intercity Express does not run on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. It is scheduled on Monday, Tuesday, Sunday from Ranchi to Howrah Junction, Kolkata.
What time does 18628 Intercity Express leave Ranchi and reach Howrah Junction, Kolkata?▼
18628 Intercity Express is scheduled to depart Ranchi (RNC) at 05:20 and arrive Howrah Junction, Kolkata (HWH) at 15:50 the same day. Scheduled journey time is 10:30 hours. Timings come from the public timetable snapshot — confirm on NTES or IRCTC before you travel.
What are the main stops on 18628 Intercity Express (Ranchi to Howrah Junction, Kolkata)?▼
18628 Intercity Express has 14 scheduled stations (12 intermediate). Notable stops include Muri (MURI), Bokaro Stl City (BKSC), Chandrapura (CRP), Mohuda (MHQ), Adra Junction (ADRA), Bankura (BQA), Bishnupur (VSU), Kharagpur Junction (KGP). The full list with times is in the route table on this page.
How long does 18628 Intercity Express halt at Bokaro Stl City?▼
The longest scheduled halt on this snapshot is 5 minutes at Bokaro Stl City (BKSC), from 07:20 to 07:25 on day 1. Other stops may be shorter. Platform and actual halt can change on the day.
Can I board 18628 Intercity Express at Kharagpur Junction (KGP)?▼
Yes, Kharagpur Junction is a scheduled halt. 18628 Intercity Express is shown arriving at 13:00 and departing at 13:02 on day 1. Book the ticket with KGP as the boarding station on IRCTC.
How do I check fares for 18628 Intercity Express from Ranchi to Howrah Junction, Kolkata?▼
Coach composition for this mail is not determined by category, so this page does not guess train-specific classes or rupee amounts. Coach classes vary by train and date. Check IRCTC before booking. Use the fare lookup for train 18628 from RNC to HWH, then book on IRCTC.
What is the return train from Howrah Junction, Kolkata to Ranchi?▼
18627 Intercity Express is the matching service in this catalogue from Howrah Junction, Kolkata (HWH) back to Ranchi (RNC). Open that train page for its timetable. Pairing is taken from the schedule snapshot, not from a live rake link.
How far is Ranchi to Howrah Junction, Kolkata on 18628?▼
18628 Intercity Express covers 481 km from Ranchi (RNC) to Howrah Junction, Kolkata (HWH) in a scheduled 10:30 hours, with 12 intermediate stops.
Trains between stations on this run
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About 18628 Intercity Express
18628 Intercity Express is a mail train operated by Indian Railways on the Ranchi to Howrah Jn route. The train runs on Mon, Tue, Sun with a journey time of 10:30 hours covering a distance of 481 km.
It has 14 stops, including Ranchi, Muri, Jhalida, Bokaro Stl City, Chandrapura, Mohuda and 8 more.
Check live running status before you travel. Platform numbers are not in this timetable snapshot and can change, so confirm on the station boards as well.
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