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Ekatmata Express

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Ekatmata Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service11 February 2016; 8 years ago (2016-02-11)
Current operator(s)Northern Railway zone
Route
TerminiGaya Junction (GAYA)
Lucknow Charbagh (LKO)
Stops6
Distance travelled319 km (198 mi)
Average journey time6 hours 40 minutes
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)14259/14260
On-board services
Class(es)AC 3 Tier, Sleeper 3 Tier, Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed48 km/h (30 mph)

Ekatmata Express is an intercity train of the Indian Railways connecting Gaya Junction in Bihar and Lucknow Charbagh of Uttar Pradesh. It is currently being operated with 14259/14260 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1]

Service

The 14259/Ekatmata Express has an average speed of 48 km/h and covers 319 km in 6 hrs 40 mins. 14260/Ekatmata Express has an average speed of 46 km/h and covers 319 km in 7 hrs.

Route and halts

Coach composition

The train consists of 13 coaches :

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 1 AC III Tier
  • 6 Sleeper coaches
  • 6 General
  • 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Mughalsarai Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive.

References