Sahibganj–Danapur Intercity Express

The 13235 / 36 Sahibganj - Danapur Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways East Central Railway zone that runs between Sahibganj Junction railway station and Danapur in India.[1]

Sahibganj - Danapur Intercity Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
Current operator(s)East Central Railway zone
Route
TerminiSahebganj
Danapur
Stops27
Distance travelled305 km (190 mi)
Average journey time8 hours 55 mins
Service frequencyExcept Sunday
Train number(s)13235 / 13236
On-board services
Class(es)AC Chair Car -1 coach and Second Seating (2S) - 20 Coaches
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo onboard catering but E-catering available
Observation facilitiesRake Sharing with 13233 / 13234 Rajgriha Express
Technical
Rolling stockStandard Indian Railways ICF Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
ElectrificationElectrified Runs with DDU/WAP 4
Operating speed35.5 km/h (22 mph)

It operates as train number 13235 from Sahebganj to Danapur and as train number 13236 in the reverse direction serving the states of Jharkhand & Bihar.

Coaches

The 13235 / 36 Sahibganj - Danapur Intercity Express has one AC chair car, twenty general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.[2]

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 13235 Sahebganj - Danapur Intercity Express covers the distance of 305 km (190 mi) in 9 hours 10 mins (33 km/h) and in 8 hours 00 mins as the 13236 Danapur - Sahebganj Intercity Express (38 km/h).[3]

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 13235 / 36 Sahibganj - Danapur Intercity Express runs from Sahebganj via Bhagalpur Junction, Jamalpur Junction, Kiul Junction to Danapur.

Traction

As the route was electrified in May 2019, a Mughalsarai Junction based WAP-4 diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

References

  1. , jagran.com, 20 June 2017
  2. , jagran.com, 9 November 2016
  3. , jagran.com, 30 July 2015
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