Singrauli–Patna Express
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Locale | Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh & Bihar |
| Current operator(s) | East Central Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Singrauli (SGRL) Patna Junction (PNBE) |
| Stops | 21 |
| Distance travelled | 478 km (297 mi) |
| Average journey time | 12 hours 35 minutes |
| Service frequency | Daily [a] |
| Train number(s) | 13349 / 13350 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | E-catering only |
| Observation facilities | ICF coach |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 38 km/h (24 mph) average including halts. |
The 13349 / 13350 Singrauli–Patna Express is an Express train belonging to East Central Railway zone that runs between Singrauli and Patna Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 13349/13350 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3]
Service
The 23347/Singrauli–Patna Express has an average speed of 36 km/h and covers 469 km in 13h 10m. The 23348/Patna–Singrauli Express has an average speed of 36 km/h and covers 469 km in 13h 10m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
- Singrauli
- Chopan
- Renukoot
- Garhwa
- Dehri-on-Sone
- Son Nagar Junction
- Anugraha Narayan Road
- Gaya Junction
- Jehanabad
- Patna Junction
Coach composition
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 9 coaches:
- 1 AC III Tier
- 2 Sleeper coaches
- 5 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Patratu Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive from Singrauli to Chopan. From Chopan, train is hauled by a Mughal Sarai Loco Shed-based WAP-4 or WAM-4 electric locomotive to Garhwa Road, and vice versa.
Rake sharing
The train was attached to 13347/13348 Palamu Express at Garhwa Road Junction earlier. But now it does not attach with Palamu Express at Garhwa Road Junction
The train shares its rake with 13347/48 Palamu Express, 13331/32 Dhanbad-Patna Intercity Express and 03249/50 Patna Rajgir Special.
| Train No. | Train name | Departs | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13331 | Dhanbad-Patna Intercity Express | DHN@08:05 AM Daily | PNBE@05:30 PM Daily |
| 13350 | Patna-Singrauli Express | PNBE@07:15 AM Daily | SGRL@07:00 AM Daily |
| 13349 | Singrauli-Patna Express | SGRL@08:15 PM Daily | PNBE@09:00 AM Daily |
| 03250 | Patna-Rajgir Special | PNBE@09:20 AM Daily | RGD@12:20 PM Daily |
| 03249 | Rajgir-Patna Special | RGD@03:10 PM Daily | PNBE@06:20 PM Daily |
| 13348 | Palamu Express | PNBE@08:20 PM Daily | BRKA@07:50 AM Daily |
| 13347 | Palamu Express | BRKA@06:30 PM Daily | PNBE@06:50 AM Daily |
| 13332 | Patna-Dhanbad Intercity Express | PNBE@08:30 AM Daily | DHN@04:50 PM Daily |
Direction reversal
The train reverses its direction 2 times:
- Son Nagar Junction
- Garhwa Road Junction
- Chopan
See also
Notes
- ^ Runs seven days in a week for every direction.
References
External links
- 23347/Singrauli–Patna Link Express India Rail Info
- 23348/Patna–Singrauli Link Express India Rail Info