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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Short description|Indian superfast train}}<br />
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2018}}<br />
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2018}}<br />
{{Infobox rail service<br />
| name = Patliputra–SMVT Bengaluru Weekly Superfast Express<br />
| image = <br />
| image_width = <br />
| caption = <br />
| type = [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]]<br />
| locale = <br />
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2013|11|08}}<br />
| last =<br />
| operator = [[East Central Railway zone]]<br />
| ridership =<br />
| start = {{stnlnk|Patliputra Junction}} ('''PPTA''')<br />
| stops = 28<br />
| end = [[Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal]] ('''SMVB''')<br />
| distance = {{convert|2711|km|0|abbr=on}}<br />
| journeytime = 48h 40m <br />
| frequency = Weekly <br />
| class = AC 1st Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, AC 3 Tier Economy, Sleeper class, General Unreserved<br />
| seating = No<br />
| sleeping = Yes<br />
| autorack = <br />
| catering = E-catering<br />
| observation = [[LHB coach]]<br />
| entertainment = No<br />
| baggage = No<br />
| other facilities= Below the seats<br />
| stock = 2<br />
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}<br />
| electrification = <br />
| trainnumber = 22351/22352<br />
| speed = {{convert|56|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts<br />
| map = [[File:Sanghamitra Express (Patna - Bangalore) Route map.png|250px]]<br />
| map_state =<br />
}}<br />
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The '''Patliputra–SMVT Bengaluru Weekly Superfast Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]] train belonging to [[East Central Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Patliputra Junction}} in [[Patna]], [[Bihar]] and {{stnlnk|Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal, Bengaluru}} in [[Bangalore]], [[Karnataka]]. It is currently being operated with 22351/22352 train numbers on a weekly basis. It runs with LHB coach with effect from 27 December 2019.<ref>[http://www.swr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=1245&did=1450680955491926651CCCB09F01D5A66D0D6D188CEF4.web91 East Central Railway to Run Train Nos. 22351/22352 Pataliputra-Yesvantpur-Pataliputra Weekly Express Up To Pataliputra Instead of Danapur]</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/List-of-Chennai-bound-trains-that-have-been-cancelled/articleshow/50047274.cms | title=List of Chennai-bound trains that have been cancelled | date=4 December 2015 | first=Rajiv | last=Kalkod | newspaper=The Times of India | accessdate=8 September 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/54-trains-to-remain-cancelled/articleshow/48103597.cms | title=54 trains to remain cancelled | date=17 July 2015 | newspaper=The Times of India | first=Kumod | last=Verma | accessdate=8 September 2018 }}</ref><br />
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== Service==<br />
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The 22351/Patliputra–SMVT Bengaluru Weekly Express has an average speed of 56&nbsp;km/h and covers 2711&nbsp;km in 48h 40m. The 22352/SMVT Bengaluru–Patliputra Weekly Express has an average speed of 56&nbsp;km/h and covers 2711&nbsp;km in 48h 40m.<br />
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== Route and halts ==<br />
<br />
The important halts of the train are:<br />
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* {{stnlnk|Patliputra Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Danapur}}<br />
* [[Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction]] (Mughal Sarai) <br />
* {{stnlnk|Prayagraj Chheoki Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Satna Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Katni Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Jabalpur Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Itarsi Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Nagpur Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Balharshah Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|khammam}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Vijayawada Junction}}<br />
* [[Ongole railway station|Ongole]]<br />
* {{stnlnk|Gudur Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Chennai Central}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Arakkonam Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Krishnarajapuram}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal, Bengaluru}}<br />
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==Coach composition==<br />
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The train has highly refurbished LHB coach with a maximum speed of 110&nbsp;km/h. The train consists of 22 coaches:<br />
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* 1 AC First Class<br />
* 2 AC II Tier <br />
* 6 AC III Tier<br />
* 1 AC III Tier Economy<br />
* 6 Sleeper coaches<br />
* 1 Pantry Car<br />
* 3 General Unreserved<br />
* 2 End-on Generator<br />
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== Traction==<br />
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Both trains are hauled by an [[Diesel Loco Shed, Itarsi|Itarsi Loco Shed]]-based [[WDP-4D]] diesel locomotive from Patna to [[Itarsi]]. From Itarsi the train is hauled by an [[Electric Loco Shed, Itarsi|Itarsi Loco Shed]]-based [[WAP-4]] electric locomotive until [[Chennai]]. From Chennai the train is hauled by an Itarsi Loco Shed-based [[WAP-4]] electric locomotive until Yesvantpur, and vice versa.<br />
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==Direction reversal==<br />
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The train reverses its direction once:<br />
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* {{stnlnk|Chennai Central}}<br />
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== Schedule ==<br />
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{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Train number !! Station code !! Departure station !! Departure time !! Departure day !! Arrival station !! Arrival time !! Arrival day<br />
|-<br />
| 22351 || PPTA || Patliputra (Patna) || 20:15 || Friday || (Bangalore) || 17:30 || Sunday<br />
|-<br />
| 22352 || YPR || Sir Mokshagundam Vishveshwaraya Terminal (Bangalore) || 13:30 || Monday || Patliputra (Patna) || 10:25 || Wednesday <br />
|}<br />
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== See also ==<br />
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* [[Patliputra Junction railway station]]<br />
* [[Yesvantpur Junction railway station]]<br />
* [[Sanghamithra Express]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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{{reflist}}<br />
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== External links ==<br />
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* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/22120 22351/Patliputra - Yesvantpur Express] India Rail Info<br />
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/22121 22352/Yesvantpur - Patliputra Express] India Rail Info<br />
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{{Railways in Western India}}<br />
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