Dhanbad–Patna Intercity Express
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Current operator(s) | East Central Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Termini | Dhanbad Junction (DHN) Patna Junction (PNBE) |
| Stops | 20 |
| Distance travelled | 370 km (230 mi) |
| Average journey time | 9h |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 13331/13332 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering E-catering |
| Observation facilities | ICF coach |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 42 km/h (26 mph), including halts |
The Dhanbad–Patna Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to East Central Railway zone that runs between Dhanbad Junction and Patna Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 13331/13332 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3]
Service
[edit]The 13331/Dhanbad–Patna InterCity Express has an average speed of 41 km/h and covers 370 km in 9h. The 13332/Patna–Dhanbad InterCity Express has an average speed of 47 km/h and covers 370 km in 7h 55m.
Route and halts
[edit]The important halts of the train are:
- Dhanbad Junction
- Chittaranjan
- Madhupur Junction
- Jasidih Junction
- Jhajha
- Jamui
- Kiul Junction
- Hathidah Junction
- Barh
- Bakhtiyarpur Junction
- Patna Junction
Coach composition
[edit]The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 24 coaches:
- 1 AC First cum II Tier
- 2 AC II Tier
- 4 AC III Tier
- 9 Sleeper coaches
- 6 General
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
[edit]Both trains are hauled by Gomoh Loco Shed-based WAP-7 or Din Dayal Upadhyay Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Patna to Dhanbad and vice versa.
Rake sharing
[edit]The train shares its rake with 13349/50 Patna Singrauli Express
See also
[edit]- Rajendra Nagar Terminal railway station
- Dhanbad Junction railway station
- South Bihar Express
- Ganga Damodar Express
Notes
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