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	\| end = {{stnlnk\|Patna Junction}}		\| end = {{stnlnk\|Patna Junction}}
	\| distance = {{convert\|548\|km\|0\|abbr=on}}		\| distance = {{convert\|548\|km\|0\|abbr=on}}
	\| journey time = 12 hours 35 mins as 13131 Kolkata–Patna Junction Express, 14 hours 10 mins as 13132 Patna ~~Juncion–Kolkata~~ Express.		\| journey time = 12 hours 35 mins as 13131 Kolkata–Patna Junction Express, 14 hours 10 mins as 13132 Patna Junction–Kolkata Express.
	\| frequency = Daily		\| frequency = Daily
	\| class = AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved		\| class = AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
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	The 13131 / 32 '''Kolkata–Patna Junction Express''' is an [[Express trains in India\|Express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] – [[Eastern Railway zone]] that runs between [[Kolkata railway station\|Kolkata Chitpur]] & {{stnlnk\|Patna Junction}} in India. Kolkata Anand Vihar Express is shortened to Kolkata Patna Express.		The 13131 / 32 '''Kolkata–Patna Junction Express''' is an [[Express trains in India\|Express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] – [[Eastern Railway zone]] that runs between [[Kolkata railway station\|Kolkata Chitpur]] and {{stnlnk\|Patna Junction}} in India. Kolkata Anand Vihar Express is shortened to Kolkata Patna Express.

	It operates as train number 13131 from Kolkata Chitpur to Patna Junction and as train number 13132 in the reverse direction, serving the states of [[West Bengal]], [[Jharkhand]], [[Bihar]].		It operates as train number 13131 from Kolkata Chitpur to Patna Junction and as train number 13132 in the reverse direction, serving the states of [[West Bengal]], [[Jharkhand]], [[Bihar]].
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	==Coaches==		==Coaches==

	The 13131 / 32 Kolkata–Patna Junction Express has 1 AC 3 tier, 4 Sleeper class, 2 General Unreserved, 1 High Capacity Parcel coach, 1 Full Postal Van & 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches. It does not carry a [[pantry car]].		The 13131 / 32 Kolkata–Patna Junction Express has 1 AC 3 tier, 4 Sleeper class, 2 General Unreserved, 1 High Capacity Parcel coach, 1 Full Postal Van and 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches. It does not carry a [[pantry car]].

	In addition 1 AC 3 tier and 1 Sleeper class coach are attached / detached at {{stnlnk\|Madhupur Junction}} bound for {{stnlnk\|Giridih}} [http://www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=3825&id=0,4,268].		In addition 1 AC 3 tier and 1 Sleeper class coach are attached / detached at {{stnlnk\|Madhupur Junction}} bound for {{stnlnk\|Giridih}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20140622191149/http://www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=3825&id=0,4,268].

	As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.		As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
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	==Service==		==Service==

	The 13131 Kolkata–Patna Junction Express covers the distance of {{convert\|548\|km\|0\|abbr=on}} in 12 hours 35 mins (38.46 km/hr) & in 14 hours 10 mins as 13132 Patna Junction–Kolkata Express (38.30 km/hr) [http://www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=3825&id=0,4,268]		The 13131 Kolkata–Patna Junction Express covers the distance of {{convert\|548\|km\|0\|abbr=on}} in 12 hours 35 mins (38.46 km/h) and in 14 hours 10 mins as 13132 Patna Junction–Kolkata Express (38.30 km/h) [https://web.archive.org/web/20140622191149/http://www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=3825&id=0,4,268]

	==Routeing==		==Routeing==
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	*13132 Patna Junction–Kolkata Express runs from Patna Junction on a daily basis reaching Kolkata Chitpur on the 2nd day		*13132 Patna Junction–Kolkata Express runs from Patna Junction on a daily basis reaching Kolkata Chitpur on the 2nd day

	At first. this train used to run between Kolkata Chitpur railway station and Anand Vihar Terminal. But as the train used to run 15–20 hours late daily, the journey distance was shortened to Patna Junction.		At first, this train used to run between Kolkata Chitpur railway station and Anand Vihar Terminal. But as the train used to run 15–20 hours late daily, the journey distance was shortened to Patna Junction.

	== References ==		== References ==
	{{reflist}}		{{reflist}}
	* http://www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=3825&id=0,4,268		* {{cite web \| title=New Daily Express Train Between Anand Vihar T. And Kolkata \| website=www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in \| date=June 6, 2014 \| url=http://www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=3825&id=0,4,268 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140622191149/http://www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=3825&id=0,4,268 \| archive-date=June 22, 2014 \| url-status=dead }}
	* http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/Janta-Express-chugs-on-final-journey-into-history/articleshow/41445947.cms		* {{cite web \| title=Janta Express chugs on final journey into history \| newspaper=The Times of India \| date=September 1, 2014 \| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/Janta-Express-chugs-on-final-journey-into-history/articleshow/41445947.cms \| archive-url=https://archive.ph/20141011175322/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/Janta-Express-chugs-on-final-journey-into-history/articleshow/41445947.cms \| archive-date=October 11, 2014 \| url-status=live }}
	* https://web.archive.org/web/20141021121220/http://www.thestatesman.net/news/62769-delhi-janata-express-to-continue-regular-services.html?page=1		* {{cite web \| title=Delhi Janata Express to continue regular services \| newspaper=[[The Statesman (India)\|The Statesman]] \| date=July 1, 2014 \| url=http://www.thestatesman.net/news/62769-delhi-janata-express-to-continue-regular-services.html?page=1 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141021121220/http://www.thestatesman.net/news/62769-delhi-janata-express-to-continue-regular-services.html?page=1 \| archive-date=October 21, 2014 \| url-status=dead }}

	==External links==		==External links==

->Colonies Chris: minor fixes, replaced: Kolkata-P → Kolkata–P, Mokama → {{stnlnk|Mokama Junction}} (2), Sleeper Class → Sleeper class (3)

2021-07-19T19:15:37Z

minor fixes, replaced: Kolkata-P → Kolkata–P, Mokama → {{stnlnk|Mokama Junction}} (2), Sleeper Class → Sleeper class (3)

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{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2017}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2017}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Kolkata Patna Express
| image=
| caption =
| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]]
| first = 1 July 2014
| last =
| operator = [[Eastern Railway zone|Eastern Railways]]
| start = [[Kolkata railway station|Kolkata Chitpur]]
| stops = 42 as 13131 Kolkata–Patna Junction Express, 44 as 13132 Patna Junction–Kolkata Express.
| end = {{stnlnk|Patna Junction}}
| distance = {{convert|548|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journey time = 12 hours 35 mins as 13131 Kolkata–Patna Junction Express, 14 hours 10 mins as 13132 Patna Juncion–Kolkata Express.
| frequency = Daily
| class = AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = No
| observation =
| entertainment =
| baggage =
| other facilities=
| stock = Standard [[Indian Railways]] coaches
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| el = Yes
| train number = 13131 / 32
| speed = {{convert|38.38|km/h|0|abbr=on}} including halts.
| map =
| map_state =
}}

The 13131 / 32 '''Kolkata–Patna Junction Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] – [[Eastern Railway zone]] that runs between [[Kolkata railway station|Kolkata Chitpur]] & {{stnlnk|Patna Junction}} in India. Kolkata Anand Vihar Express is shortened to Kolkata Patna Express.

It operates as train number 13131 from Kolkata Chitpur to Patna Junction and as train number 13132 in the reverse direction, serving the states of [[West Bengal]], [[Jharkhand]], [[Bihar]].

==Coaches==

The 13131 / 32 Kolkata–Patna Junction Express has 1 AC 3 tier, 4 Sleeper class, 2 General Unreserved, 1 High Capacity Parcel coach, 1 Full Postal Van & 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches. It does not carry a [[pantry car]].

In addition 1 AC 3 tier and 1 Sleeper class coach are attached / detached at {{stnlnk|Madhupur Junction}} bound for {{stnlnk|Giridih}} [http://www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=3825&id=0,4,268].

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 13131 Kolkata–Patna Junction Express covers the distance of {{convert|548|km|0|abbr=on}} in 12 hours 35 mins (38.46 km/hr) & in 14 hours 10 mins as 13132 Patna Junction–Kolkata Express (38.30 km/hr) [http://www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=3825&id=0,4,268]

==Routeing==

The 13131 / 32 Kolkata–Patna Junction Express runs from Kolkata Chitpur via {{stnlnk|Barddhaman Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Asansol Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Chittaranjan}}, {{stnlnk|Madhupur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Jhajha}}, {{stnlnk|Mokama Junction}} to Patna Junction.

As the route is fully electrified, a [[Electric Loco Shed, Howrah|Howrah]]-based [[WAP-4]] or [[Electric Loco Shed, Asansol|Asansol]]-based [[WAM-4]] are the traditional power for this train and haul the train for its entire journey.

==Operation==

*13131 Kolkata–Patna Junction Express runs from Kolkata Chitpur on a daily basis reaching Patna Junction on the 2nd day
*13132 Patna Junction–Kolkata Express runs from Patna Junction on a daily basis reaching Kolkata Chitpur on the 2nd day

At first. this train used to run between Kolkata Chitpur railway station and Anand Vihar Terminal. But as the train used to run 15–20 hours late daily, the journey distance was shortened to Patna Junction.

== References ==
{{reflist}}
* http://www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=3825&id=0,4,268
* http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/Janta-Express-chugs-on-final-journey-into-history/articleshow/41445947.cms
* https://web.archive.org/web/20141021121220/http://www.thestatesman.net/news/62769-delhi-janata-express-to-continue-regular-services.html?page=1

==External links==
*{{cite web|url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in |title=Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry |publisher=indianrail.gov.in |accessdate=2014-04-05 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408180437/http://www.indianrail.gov.in/ |archivedate=8 April 2014 }}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.irfca.org|title=[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet.|publisher=IRFCA|accessdate=2014-04-05}}

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