Bhagalpur–Danapur Intercity Express
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 18 January 2011 |
| Current operator(s) | Eastern Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Bhagalpur (BGP) Danapur (DNR) |
| Stops | 25 |
| Distance travelled | 231 km (144 mi) |
| Average journey time | 7 hours 10 minutes |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 13401 / 13402 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 3 Tier, AC Chair Car, Second Class Seating, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Auto-rack arrangements | Overhead racks |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering, E-catering |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 34 km/h (21 mph) average including halts. |
The 13401 / 13402 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]
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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]The 13401 / 02 Bhagalpur - Danapur Intercity Express runs from Bhagalpur Junction via Jamalpur Junction, Kiul Junction to Danapur.
Traction
[edit]As the route is fully electrified, a Samastipur Loco Shed or DDU Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
References
[edit]External links
[edit]- 13401 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
- 13402 Intercity Express at India Rail Info