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{{Short description|Train in India}}<br />
{{Infobox rail service<br />
| name = Intercity Express<br />
| logo = Ministry of Railways India.svg<br />
| image = <br />
| caption = <br />
| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]]<br />
| first = <br />
| last = <br />
| operator = [[North Eastern Railway zone]]<br />
| ridership = <br />
| start = {{rws|Patliputra Junction}}<br />
| stops = 12<br />
| end = {{rws|Narkatiaganj Junction}}<br />
| distance = {{convert|370|km|0|abbr=on}}<br />
| journeytime = 11 hours 55 mins<br />
| frequency = six days in a week<br />
| class = general unreserved<br />
| seating = Yes<br />
| sleeping = Yes<br />
| autorack = <br />
| catering = No<br />
| observation = <br />
| entertainment = <br />
| baggage = <br />
| other facilities = <br />
| stock = Standard [[Indian Railways]] Coaches<br />
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}<br />
| electrification = <br />
| trainnumber = 25201 / 25202<br />
| speed = {{convert|32.5|km/h|0|abbr=on}}<br />
| map = [[File:(Pataliputra - Narkatiaganj) Intercity Express route map.png|300px]]<br />
| map_state = <br />
}}<br />
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The 25201 / 02 '''Intercity Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[North Eastern Railway zone]] that runs between {{rws|Patliputra Junction}} and {{rws|Narkatiaganj Junction}} in [[India]].<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Loco-makes-smooth-trial-run-on-Digha-Sonepur-bridge/articleshow/48406988.cms?from=mdr Loco Makes Smooth Trial on Digha Sonepur Bridge], ''indiatimes.com'', 8 August 2015</ref><br />
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It operates as train number 25201 from {{rws|Patliputra Junction}} to {{rws|Narkatiaganj Junction}} and as train number 25202 in the reverse direction serving the state of [[Bihar]].<br />
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==Coaches==<br />
The 25201 / 02 Intercity Express has 13 general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a [[Dining car|pantry car coach]].<br />
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As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.<br />
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==Service==<br />
The 25201 {{rws|Patliputra Junction}} - {{rws|Narkatiaganj Junction}} Intercity Express covers the distance of {{convert|235|km|0|abbr=on}} in 7 hours 35&nbsp;mins (31&nbsp;km/h) and in 6 hours 25&nbsp;mins as the 25202 {{rws|Narkatiaganj Junction}} - {{rws|Patliputra Junction}} Intercity Express (37&nbsp;km/h).<br />
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As the average speed of the train is lower than {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.<br />
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==Routing==<br />
The 25201 / 02 Intercity Express runs from {{rws|Patliputra Junction}} via {{rws|Sonpur Junction}}, {{rws|Muzaffarpur Junction}}, [[Mehsi railway station]], {{rws|Sagauli Junction}} to {{rws|Narkatiaganj Junction}}.<br />
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==Traction==<br />
As the route is going to electrification, a {{rws|Samastipur Junction}} based [[Indian locomotive class WDM-3A|WDM-3A]] diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.<br />
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== See also ==<br />
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* [[Patliputra Junction railway station]]<br />
* [[Narkatiaganj Junction railway station]]<br />
* [[Muzaffarpur - Narkatiaganj Express]]<br />
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==References==<br />
{{Reflist}}<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[https://indiarailinfo.com/train/patliputra-narkatiaganj-intercityexpress-25201/753/10103/565 25201 Intercity Express] at India Rail Info<br />
*[https://indiarailinfo.com/train/narkatiaganj-pataliputra-intercity-express-25202/754/565/10103 25202 Intercity Express] at India Rail Info<br />
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{{Railway lines in Eastern India}}<br />
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Patliputra - Narkatiaganj Intercity Express}}<br />
[[Category:Intercity Express (Indian Railways) trains]]<br />
[[Category:Transport in Patna]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Bihar]]<br />
[[Category:Transport in Narkatiaganj]]</div>ChanteKates