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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{short description|express train}}<br />
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2018}}<br />
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2018}}<br />
{{Infobox rail service<br />
| name = Palamu Express<br />
| image = <br />
| image_width = <br />
| caption = <br />
| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]]<br />
| locale = <br />
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|1981|11|11}}<br />
| last =<br />
| operator = [[East Central Railway zone|East Central Railways]]<br />
| ridership =<br />
| start = {{stnlnk|Barkakana Junction}} (BRKA)<br />
| stops = 30<br />
| end = {{stnlnk|Patna Junction}} (PNBE)<br />
| distance = {{convert|492|km|0|abbr=on}}<br />
| journeytime = 13h 35m<br />
| frequency = Daily {{efn|Runs seven days in a week for every direction.}}<br />
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved<br />
| seating = Yes<br />
| sleeping = No<br />
| autorack = <br />
| catering = E-catering<br />
| observation = <br />
| entertainment = <br />
| baggage = No<br />
| otherfacilities= Below the seats<br />
| stock = [[ICF coaches]]<br />
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}<br />
| electrification = <br />
| trainnumber = 13347 / 13348<br />
| speed = {{convert|40|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts<br />
| map = <br />
| map_state =<br />
}}<br />
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The 13347 / 13348 '''Palamu Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[East Central Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Barkakana Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Patna Junction}} in India. It is currently being operated with 13347/13348 train numbers on a daily basis.<ref>[http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/govt-mulls-grand-function-on-prakashotsav.html Special train will be run from Ranchi, Jamshedpur and Dhanbad to participate in the Patna Prakashotsava]</ref><ref>[http://scroll.in/article/810906/gujarat-delhi-are-indias-most-investment-friendly-states-bihar-and-jharkhand-the-worst Gujarat, Delhi are India's most investment-friendly states, Bihar and Jharkhand the worst]</ref><ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/ECR-diverts-trains-for-track-work/articleshow/46204377.cms ECR diverts trains for track work]</ref><br />
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== Service==<br />
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The 13347/Palamu Express has an average speed of 40&nbsp;km/hr and covers 481&nbsp;km in 12h 10m. The 13348/Palamu Express has an average speed of 42&nbsp;km/hr and covers 481&nbsp;km in 11h 20m.<br />
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== Route & Halts ==<br />
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The important halts of the train are:<br />
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* '''{{stnlnk|Barkakana Junction}}'''<br />
* {{stnlnk|Patratu}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Tori Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Latehar}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Barwadih Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Daltonganj}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Garhwa Road Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Mohammadganj}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Son Nagar Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Anugraha Narayan Road}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Rafiganj}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Gaya Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Jehanabad}}<br />
* '''{{stnlnk|Patna Junction}}'''<br />
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==Coach composition==<br />
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The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 24 coaches :<br />
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* 2 AC III Tier<br />
* 4 Sleeper coaches<br />
* 10 General<br />
* 4 Seating cum Luggage Rake<br />
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==Traction==<br />
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Both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Mughal Sarai|Mughalsarai]]-based [[WAP-4]] electric locomotive from Patna Junction to Barkakana Junction and vice versa.<br />
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== Rake sharing ==<br />
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The train is attached to 23347/23348 [[Singrauli–Patna Link Express]] at [[Garhwa Road Junction]].<br />
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== Direction reversal==<br />
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Train reverses its direction once at;<br />
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* {{stnlnk|Son Nagar Junction}}.<br />
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== See also ==<br />
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* [[Rajendra Nagar Terminal railway station]]<br />
* [[Barkakana Junction railway station]]<br />
* [[Maurya Express]]<br />
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== Notes ==<br />
{{notelist}}<br />
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== External links ==<br />
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* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/1220 13347/Palamu Express]<br />
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/1219 13348/Palamu Express]<br />
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== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
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{{Railways in Eastern India}}<br />
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Palamu Express}}<br />
[[Category:Transport in Patna]]<br />
[[Category:Named passenger trains of India]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Jharkhand]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Bihar]]<br />
[[Category:Express trains in India]]<br />
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