Jaynagar–Patna Intercity Express
The Jaynagar–Patna Intercity Express is an Intercity train belonging to East Central Railway zone that runs between Patna Junction and Jaynagar in India. It is currently being operated with 15549/15550 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2][3]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Intercity |
| First service | 13 August 2017 |
| Current operator(s) | East Central Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Termini | Jaynagar (JYG) Patna Junction (PNBE) |
| Stops | 8 |
| Distance travelled | 244 km (152 mi) |
| Average journey time | 7h 40m |
| Service frequency | Except Saturday [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 15549/15550 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC Chair Car, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Observation facilities | ICF coach |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 1 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 32 km/h (20 mph), including halts |
Service
The 15549/Jayanagar Patna Intercity Express has an average speed of 29 km/h and covers 244 km in 8h 30m. The 15550/Patna Jaynagar Intercity Express has an average speed of 32 km/h and covers 244 km in 7h 30m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composition
The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 11 coaches:
- 1 AC Chair Car
- 8 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Samastipur Loco Shed-based WDM-3A/WDM-3D diesel locomotive from Jainagar to Patna and vice versa.
See also
Notes
- Runs six days in a week for every direction.
References
- PTI (6 August 2017). "New Jayanagar-Pataliputra train service to being soon". India Today. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
- "New Jayanagar-Pataliputra train service soon: says DRM/Samastipur–RailNews Media India Ltd". railnews.in. Retrieved 10 August 2017.
- "पटना के लिए वाया हाजीपुर इंटरसिटी एक्सप्रेस का परिचालन 12 अगस्त से | Via Hajipur Intercity Express for Patna from Aug 12". prabhatkhabar.com. Retrieved 10 August 2017.
External links
- 15549/Jaynagar–Patna Intercity Express India Rail Info
- 15550/Patna–Jaynagar Intercity Express India Rail Info
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