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{{Infobox rail service<br />
| color = FF0000<br />
| name = Patliputra Express<br />
| logo = <br />
| image = Patna–Hatia Patliputra Express.jpg<br />
| image_width = <br />
| caption = Hatia–Patna Patliputra Express on a scheduled stop at Madhupur Junction<br />
| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]]<br />
| locale = [[Bihar]], [[West Bengal]] & [[Jharkhand]]<br />
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|1972|11|01}}<br />
| last = <br />
| operator = [[South Eastern Railway zone|South Eastern Railway]]<br />
| ridership = <br />
| start = {{stnlnk|Patna Junction}} (PNBE)<br />
| stops = 33<br />
| end = {{stnlnk|Hatia}} (HTE)<br />
| distance = {{convert|538|km|0|abbr=on}}<br />
| journeytime = 14 hrs 35 mins<br />
| frequency = Daily<br />
| class = AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, AC 3 Tier Economy, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved<br />
| seating = Yes<br />
| sleeping = Yes<br />
| autorack = <br />
| catering = On-board catering <br> E-catering<br />
| observation = Large windows<br />
| entertainment = <br />
| baggage = No<br />
| otherfacilities = Below the seats<br />
| stock = [[LHB coach]]<br />
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}<br />
| electrification = <br />
| trainnumber = 18621 / 18622<br />
| speed = {{convert|41|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.<br />
| map = [[File:(Patliputra express route map).jpg|250px]]<br />
| map_state = <br />
}}<br />
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The 18621 / 18622 '''Patna-Hatia Patliputra Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|express]] train belonging to [[South Eastern Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Patna Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Hatia}} in India. It is currently being operated with 18621/18622 train numbers on daily basis.It is the oldest train between Ranchi-Patna section.Patliputra Express was launched in 1 November 1972. At that time the train used to start from Dhanbad and used to complete the journey from Dhanbad to Patna with a steam engine.Retired railway employees say that the Patliputra Express was run by a Canadian steam engine WP. At that time only eight to nine coaches were attached. There were no air-conditioned coaches then.<br />
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WP was the high speed engine of Indian Railways in the 1960-70s<br />
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The WP rail engine that first ran the Patliputra Express was the high-speed engine of Indian Railways in the 1960s and 70s. The same rail engines ran the country's prestigious passenger trains like Taj Express, Grand Trunk Express and other air-conditioned trains. Later, diesel engines and electric engines were used. It used to start from Dhanbad at night and reach Patna via Jasidih and Jhajha.<br />
This was the only direct train from Dhanbad to Patna. Before this, Hatia-Patna Express was run on 1 April 1964 to go to Patna. In that train, bogies were attached from Dhanbad and passengers from Dhanbad and nearby areas used to reach Gomo first and then Patna. When Patliputra started running in 1972, the problem of going to Gomo was solved.For 8-10 years, Patliputra Express was the only train from Dhanbad to Patna. Later on 29 November 1980, Ganga-Damodar Express was launched from Dhanbad to Patna.<br />
A few months after the launch of Ganga-Damodar Express, Pataliputra Express was extended to Ranchi. Then it started running from Hatia to Patna. The train connecting Jharkhand and Bihar is still popular among passengers. <ref>[http://www.er.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=1119&did=1497442425372F3855F38B3CC17013DE62B3BAF1645C4.web91 TRAIN MOVEMENT on DHANBAD – CHANDRAPURA RAILWAY SECTION]</ref><ref>[http://ser.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,423&dcd=1703&did=149742743905201A3CDE8FFF5BC6FA99C56A2ED3A9ABC.web91 REVISED TIMINGS OF TRAINS DIVERTED DUE TO CLOSURE OF TRAFFIC ON DHANBAD-CHANDRAPURA SECTION]</ref><ref>[http://www.ser.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,423&dcd=1701&did=1497351692094BD5D3F58DC5250A1E686976419DD88B0.web91 MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS CLOSES TRAFFIC ON DHANBAD-CHANDRAPURA SECTION]</ref><br />
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== Service==<br />
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The 18621/Patliputra Express has an average speed of 41&nbsp;km/h and covers 538&nbsp;km in 13h 45m. The 18622/Patliputra Express has an average speed of 39&nbsp;km/h and covers 538&nbsp;km in 14h 35m.<br />
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== Route & Halts ==<br />
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The Total halts of the train are:<br />
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* '''{{stnlnk|Patna Junction}}'''<br />
* {{stnlnk|Rajendra Nagar Terminal}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Patna Sahib}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Fatuha Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Khusropur}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Bakhtiyarpur Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Barh}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Mokama}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Hathidah Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Barhiya}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Lakhisarai Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Kiul Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Mananpur}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Jamui}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Gidhaur}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Jhajha}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Simultala}}<br />
* [[Telwa Bazar Halt railway station|Telwa Bazar]]<br />
* {{stnlnk|Jasidih Junction}}<br />
* [[Shankarpur railway station|Shankarpur]]<br />
* {{stnlnk|Madhupur Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Vidyasagar}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Jamtara}}<br />
* [[Chittaranjan railway station|Chittaranjan]]<br />
* {{stnlnk|Kulti}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Barakar}}<br />
* [[Kumardubi railway station|Kumardubi]]<br />
* {{stnlnk|Dhanbad Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Chandrapura Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Bokaro Steel City}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Muri Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Ranchi Junction}}<br />
* '''{{stnlnk|Hatia}}'''<br />
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==Coach composition==<br />
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The train has LHB rakes with a running speed of 130&nbsp;kmph. The train consists of 21 coaches :<br />
* 2 AC II Tier<br />
* 5 AC III Tier<br />
* 1 AC Economy <br />
* 7 Sleeper Coaches<br />
* 4 General Unreserved<br />
* 1 Seating cum Luggage Rake<br />
* 1 EOG<br />
* Coach Composition Of 18621<br />
ENG<SLR<GEN<GEN<S7<S6<S5<S4<S3<S2<S1<M1<B1<B2<B3<B4<B5<A1<A2<GEN<GEN<EOG<br />
* Coach Composition Of 18622<br />
ENG<EOG<GEN<GEN<A1<A2<B1<B2<B3<B4<B5<M1<S1<S2<S3<S4<S5<S6<S7<GEN<GEN<SLR<br />
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From 20/05/2025 (HTE-PNBE)<br />
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== Traction==<br />
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Both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Tuglakabad|Tuglakabad]] based [[WAP-7]] electric locomotive from Patna to Hatia.<br />
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== See also ==<br />
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* [[Patna Junction railway station]]<br />
* [[Hatia railway station]]<br />
* [[Patna–Hatia Express]]<br />
* [[Patna–Hatia Super Express]]<br />
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== Notes ==<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
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* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/1235 18621/Patliputra Express]<br />
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/1236 18622/Patliputra Express]<br />
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[[Category:Transport in Ranchi]]<br />
[[Category:Transport in Patna]]<br />
[[Category:Express trains in India]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Bihar]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Jharkhand]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in West Bengal]]<br />
[[Category:Named passenger trains of India]]<br />
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