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	The '''Islampur–Patna Express''' is an [[Express trains in India\|~~express~~]] train belonging to [[East Coast Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk\|Islampur}} and {{stnlnk\|Patna Junction}} in India. It is currently being operated with 18696/18695 train numbers on a daily basis.<ref>[http://inextlive.jagran.com/daily-rail-passengers-are-suffering-problems-for-train-cancel-31472 Daily rail passengers are suffering problems for train cancel]</ref><ref>[http://www.prabhatkhabar.com/news/patna/opening-and-several-trains-passing-through-bihar-has-changed-learn/869714.html Time changed from the many trains that opened and passed from Bihar]</ref><ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Railway-concessions-only-to-senior-citizens-living-in-country/articleshow/54683104.cms Railway concessions only to senior citizens living in country1]</ref>		The '''Islampur–Patna Express''' is an [[Express trains in India\|Express]] train belonging to [[East Coast Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk\|Islampur}} and {{stnlnk\|Patna Junction}} in India. It is currently being operated with 18696/18695 train numbers on a daily basis.<ref>[http://inextlive.jagran.com/daily-rail-passengers-are-suffering-problems-for-train-cancel-31472 Daily rail passengers are suffering problems for train cancel]</ref><ref>[http://www.prabhatkhabar.com/news/patna/opening-and-several-trains-passing-through-bihar-has-changed-learn/869714.html Time changed from the many trains that opened and passed from Bihar]</ref><ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Railway-concessions-only-to-senior-citizens-living-in-country/articleshow/54683104.cms Railway concessions only to senior citizens living in country1]</ref>

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	* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/2007 18695/~~Islampur - Patna express~~]		* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/2007 18695/Islampur–Patna Express]
	* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/2008 18696/~~Patna - Islampur~~ Express]		* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/2008 18696/Patna–Islampur Express]

	\|{{Railways in Eastern India}}		{{Railways in Eastern India}}
	{{Railways in Northern India}}		{{Railways in Northern India}}

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{{Use Indian English|date=September 2018}}
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| name = Islampur–Patna Express
| image =
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| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]]
| locale =
| first =
| last =
| operator = [[East Central Railway zone|East Central Railways]]
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Islampur}} (IPR)
| stops = 18
| end = {{stnlnk|Patna Junction}} (PNBE)
| distance = {{convert|65|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 2h
| frequency = Daily {{efn|Runs seven day in a week for every direction.}}
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = No
| autorack =
| catering = On-board catering, <br> E-catering
| observation =
| entertainment =
| baggage = No
| other facilities= Below the seats
| stock = [[ICF coaches]]
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =
| trainnumber = 18696 / 18695
| speed = {{convert|32|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts
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The '''Islampur–Patna Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|express]] train belonging to [[East Coast Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Islampur}} and {{stnlnk|Patna Junction}} in India. It is currently being operated with 18696/18695 train numbers on a daily basis.<ref>[http://inextlive.jagran.com/daily-rail-passengers-are-suffering-problems-for-train-cancel-31472 Daily rail passengers are suffering problems for train cancel]</ref><ref>[http://www.prabhatkhabar.com/news/patna/opening-and-several-trains-passing-through-bihar-has-changed-learn/869714.html Time changed from the many trains that opened and passed from Bihar]</ref><ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Railway-concessions-only-to-senior-citizens-living-in-country/articleshow/54683104.cms Railway concessions only to senior citizens living in country1]</ref>

== Service==

The 18695/Islampur–Patna Express has an average speed of 32 km/h and covers 65 km in 2h. The 18696/Patna–Islampur Express has an average speed of 26 km/h and covers 65 km in 2h 30m.

== Route & Halts ==

The important halts of the train are:

* {{stnlnk|Islampur}}
* {{stnlnk|Ekangarsarai}}
* {{stnlnk|Hilsa}}
* {{stnlnk|Daniyawan Bazar Halt}}
* {{stnlnk|Fatuha Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Patna Sahib}}
* {{stnlnk|Patna Junction}}

==Coach composition==

The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 21 coaches:

* 1 First AC
* 1 AC II Tier
* 2 AC III Tier
* 9 Sleeper Coaches
* 5 General Unreserved
* 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

==Traction==

Both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Mughal Sarai|Mughalsarai]]-based [[WAP-4]] electric locomotive from Patna to Islampur & vice versa.

==Rake sharing==

The train shares its rake with 18621/18622 [[Patna–Hatia Express]].

== See also ==

* [[Patna Junction railway station]]
* [[Islampur railway station]]
* [[Patna–Hatia Express]]

== Notes ==
{{notelist}}

== References ==

{{reflist}}

== External links ==

* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/2007 18695/Islampur - Patna express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/2008 18696/Patna - Islampur Express]

|{{Railways in Eastern India}}
{{Railways in Northern India}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Islampur-Patna Express}}
[[Category:Transport in Patna]]
[[Category:Express trains in India]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Bihar]]
[[Category:Defunct trains in India]]

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Islampur–Patna Express - Revision history

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>Colonies Chris: /* Rake sharing */