Patna–Hatia Patliputra Express

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Patliputra Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleBihar, West Bengal, jharkhand
First service1 November 1972
Current operator(s)South Eastern Railways
Route
TerminiPatna Junction (PNBE)
Hatia (HTE)
Stops33
Distance travelled538 km (334 mi)
Average journey time14h 35m
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)18621 / 18622
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stockICF coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed110km/h 41 km/h (25 mph) average including halts
Route map

The 18621 / 18622 Patliputra Express is an Express train belonging to South Eastern Railway zone that runs between Patna Junction and Hatia in India. It is currently being operated with 18621/18622 train numbers on daily basis.[1][2][3]

Service[edit]

The 18621/Patliputra Express has an average speed of 41 km/h and covers 538 km in 13h 45m. The 18622/Patliputra Express has an average speed of 39 km/h and covers 538 km in 14h 35m.

Route & Halts[edit]

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition[edit]

The train has standard Utkrisht ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 20 coaches :

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 2 AC III Tier
  • 9 Sleeper Coaches
  • 6 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake


Post COVID composition may not be the same.

Traction[edit]

Both trains are hauled by a Tuglakabad based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Patna to Hatia.

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