Howrah–Patna Jan Shatabdi Express

The 12023 / 12024 Patna Junction–Howrah Jan Shatabdi Express is a Superfast Express train of the Jan Shatabdi Express series belonging to Indian Railways – East Central Railway zone that runs between Patna Junction and Howrah Junction in India.

Patna – Howrah Jan Shatabdi Express
Overview
Service typeJan Shatabdi Express
LocaleBihar, Jharkhand & West Bengal
First service12 November 2001 (2001-11-12)
Current operator(s)East Central Railways (ECR)
Route
TerminiPatna Junction (PNBE)
Howrah Junction (HWH)
Stops14
Distance travelled532 km (331 mi)
Average journey time7 hours 40 minutes as 12024, 8 hours 10 minutes as 12023.
Service frequencySix days a week [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)12023 / 12024
On-board services
Class(es)AC Chair Car, Non AC Chair Car
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Auto-rack arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesRake Sharing With 12365/12366 Patna–Ranchi Jan Shatabdi Express
Baggage facilitiesOverhead racks
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
ElectrificationYes
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph) maximum,
67.20 km/h (42 mph) average including halts

It operates as train number 12024 from Patna Junction to Howrah Junction and as train number 12023 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal.

It used to run as a Shatabdi Express from Patna to Howrah (introduced on Nov 2001) but due to low patronage this train was converted to Jan Shatabdi Express launched by the former railway minister of India, Nitish Kumar in the 2002-03 Railway Budget .

In 2023 it was reported that Howrah–Patna Jan Shatabdi Express will be replaced by Howrah/Kolkata – Patna Vande Bharat Express.[1]

Coaches

The 12024 / 23 Patna Junction-Howrah Jan Shatabdi Express has 3 AC Chair Car, 16 Second Class seating & 2 Power cars. It does not carry a pantry car . The LHB coach of the train can run with a maximum speed of 130 km/h.

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 12024 Patna Junction–Howrah Jan Shatabdi Express covers the distance of 532 km (331 mi) in 7 hours 40 mins (69.39 km/h) and in 8 hours 10 mins as 12023 Howrah–Patna Junction Jan Shatabdi Express (65.14 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

12024 is 2nd fastest in terms of time(1st being 12306 Howrah Rajdhani Express which takes 7hrs 20 mins from Patna Junction to Howrah Junction) and it takes around 7hrs 40 mins to cover entire journey from Patna to Howrah.

It is also the second fastest of all Jan Shatabdi Express in terms of speeds.

Major stops of 12024/23 Patna Jan Shatabdi Express:

  1. Except Sundays

Routeing

The 12024 / 23 Patna Junction–Howrah Jan Shatabdi Express runs from Patna Junction via Mokama Junction, Jhajha, Madhupur Junction, Asansol Junction to Howrah Junction .

Traction

As the entire route is fully electrified, a Gomoh,Samastipur,-based WAP-7 locomotive powers the train for its entire journey.

Operation
  • 12023 Howrah–Patna Junction Jan Shatabdi Express runs from Howrah Junction on all days except Sunday arriving Patna Junction the same day .
  • 12024 Patna Junction–Howrah Jan Shatabdi Express runs from Patna Junction on all days except Sunday arriving Howrah Junction the same day .

Rake sharing

The 12024 / 23 Patna Junction–Howrah Jan Shatabdi Express shares its rake with 12365 / 66 Patna–Ranchi Jan Shatabdi Express.

References
  1. "Vande Bharat trains to Howrah & Ranchi". The Times of India. 8 February 2023. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
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