Bhagalpur–Danapur Intercity Express
The 13401 / 02 Bhagalpur - Danapur Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways Eastern Railway zone that runs between Bhagalpur Junction and Danapur in India.[1]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 18 January 2011 |
| Current operator(s) | Eastern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Termini | Bhagalpur Junction Danapur |
| Stops | 26 |
| Distance travelled | 231 km (144 mi) |
| Average journey time | 6 hours 57 mins |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 13401 / 13402 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | general unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 35.5 km/h (22 mph) |
It operates as train number 13401 from Bhagalpur Junction to Danapur and as train number 13402 in the reverse direction serving the states of Bihar.[2]
Coaches
The 13401 / 02 Bhagalpur - Danapur Intercity Express has one AC chair car, 14 general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.[3]
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 13401 Bhagalpur Junction - Danapur Intercity Express covers the distance of 231 km (144 mi) in 7 hours 05 mins (33 km/h) and in 6 hours 10 mins as the 13402 Danapur - Bhagalpur Junction Intercity Express (38 km/h).
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 13401 / 02 Bhagalpur - Danapur Intercity Express runs from Bhagalpur Junction via Jamalpur Junction, Kiul Junction to Danapur.
Traction
As the route is going to electrification, a Jamalpur Junction based WDM-3A diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
References
External links
- 13401 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
- 13402 Intercity Express at India Rail Info