Kolkata–Patna Express
The Kolkata–Patna Express was an Express train belonging to Eastern Railway zone that ran between Kolkata and Patna Junction in India. It operated with 13131/13132 train numbers on daily basis. Eastern Railway cancelled its operations permanently from 19 May 2020. [1][2][3][4]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 1 July 2014 |
| Last service | Discontinued on 19 May 2020 |
| Current operator(s) | Eastern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Termini | Kolkata (KOAA) Patna Junction (PNBE) |
| Stops | 40 |
| Distance travelled | 548 km (341 mi) |
| Average journey time | 12h 35m |
| Service frequency | Daily [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 13131/13132 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC III Tier, AC III Tier, Sleeper Coaches, 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 |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 44 km/h (27 mph), including halts |
Service
The 13131/Kolkata–Patna Express had average speed of 44 km/h and covered 548 km in 12h 35m. 13132/Patna–Kolkata Express had average speed of 39 km/h and covered 548 km in 14h 10m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train were:
Coach composition
The train had standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consisted of 18 coaches :
- 3 AC III Tier
- 4 Sleeper coaches
- 7 General
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
Both trains were hauled by an Asansol Loco Shed based WAM-4 or WAG-5P electric locomotive from Kolkata to Patna and vice versa.
See also
Notes
- Runs seven days in a week for every direction.
References
- Verma, Kumod (5 October 2016). "Railway concessions only to senior citizens living in country". The Times of India. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
- ER TO RUN NEW HAMSAFAR EXPRESS
- Two Days Chhattisgarh And Dehradun Ac Special Train Route Changes
- Partial Cancellation Of 13131/13132 Kolkata–Anand Vihar Terminal–Kolkata Express Train
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