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| operator = [[South Eastern Railway zone]]
| operator = [[South Eastern Railway zone]]
| ridership =
| ridership =
| start = {{rws|Jhargram}} ('''JGM''')
| start = {{stnlnk|Jhargram}} (JGM)
| stops = 9
| stops = 9
| end = {{rws|Purulia Junction}} ('''PRR''')
| end = {{stnlnk|Purulia Junction}} (PRR)
| distance = {{convert|185|km|0|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|185|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journey time = 3h 20m
| journey time = 3h 20m
| frequency = Weekly {{efn|Runs one day in a week for every direction.}}
| frequency = Weekly {{efn|Runs one day in a week for every direction.}}
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = No
| seating = No
| sleeping = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =  
| autorack =  
| catering = On-board Catering <br> E-Catering
| catering = On-board catering <br> E-catering
| observation = [[ICF Coaches]]
| observation = [[ICF coaches]]
| entertainment = No
| entertainment = No
| baggage = No
| baggage = No
| other facilities= Below the seats
| other facilities= Below the seats
| stock = 2
| stock = 2
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =  
| electrification =  
| trainnumber = 22821/22822
| trainnumber = 22821/22822
| speed = {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts
| speed = {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts
| map = [[File:Birsa Munda Express (Jhargram - Purulia) Route map.png|250px|Birsa Munda Express (Jhargram - Purulia) Route map]]
| map = [[File:Birsa Munda Express (Jhargram - Purulia) Route map.png|250px|Birsa Munda Express (Jhargram–Purulia) route map]]
| map_state =
| map_state =
}}
}}


The '''Birsa Munda Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|express]] train belonging to [[South Eastern Railway zone]] that runs between [[Jhargram railway station|Jhargram]] and [[Purulia Junction railway station|Purulia Junction]] in [[India]]. It is currently being operated with 22821/22822 train numbers on bi-weekly basis.<ref>[http://www.ser.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,423&dcd=1365&did=14749749611112D4B20177A42AB44559167651C9B9CB6.web91 SALIENT FEATURES OF SER's NEW TIME TABLE-2016]</ref><ref>[http://www.prabhatkhabar.com/news/jamshedpur/story/868840.html  Tatanagar gets new train for Mumbai]</ref><ref>[http://www.jagran.com/jharkhand/west-singhbhum-express-train-converted-into-superfast-from-1st-of-october-14566823.html Two pairs of railway trains in the new timetable of railway from October 1]</ref>
The '''Birsa Munda Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[South Eastern Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Jhargram}} and {{stnlnk|Purulia Junction}} in India. It is currently being operated with 22821/22822 train numbers on bi-weekly basis.<ref>[http://www.ser.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,423&dcd=1365&did=14749749611112D4B20177A42AB44559167651C9B9CB6.web91 SALIENT FEATURES OF SER's NEW TIME TABLE-2016]</ref><ref>[http://www.prabhatkhabar.com/news/jamshedpur/story/868840.html  Tatanagar gets new train for Mumbai]</ref><ref>[http://www.jagran.com/jharkhand/west-singhbhum-express-train-converted-into-superfast-from-1st-of-october-14566823.html Two pairs of railway trains in the new timetable of railway from October 1]</ref>


== Service==
== Service==
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The important halts of the train are:
The important halts of the train are:


* {{rws|Jhargram}}
* {{stnlnk|Jhargram}}
* {{rws|Gidhni}}
* {{stnlnk|Gidhni}}
* {{rws|Dhalbhumgarh}}
* {{stnlnk|Dhalbhumgarh}}
* {{rws|Ghatsila}}
* {{stnlnk|Ghatsila}}
* {{rws|Rakha Mines}}
* {{stnlnk|Rakha Mines}}
* {{rws|Tatanagar Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Tatanagar Junction}}
* {{rws|Kandra Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Kandra Junction}}
* {{rws|Chandil Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Chandil Junction}}
* {{rws|Barabhum}}
* {{stnlnk|Barabhum}}
* {{rws|Purulia Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Purulia Junction}}


==Coach composite==
==Coach composition==
The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110&nbsp;kmph. The train consists of 9 coaches :
The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110&nbsp;kmph. The train consists of 9 coaches:


* 7 General Unreserved
* 7 General Unreserved
Line 62: Line 62:


== Traction==
== Traction==
Both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Tatanagar|Tatanagar Loco Shed]] based [[WAM-4]] electric locomotive from [[Jhargram]] to [[Purulia]] and vice versa.
Both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Tatanagar|Tatanagar Loco Shed]]-based [[WAM-4]] electric locomotive from Jhargram to Purulia and vice versa.


== Rake Sharing ==
==Rake sharing==
The train shares its rake with 22875/22876 [[Kharagpur - Purulia Intercity Express]] and 12865/12866 [[Lalmati Express]].
The train shares its rake with 22875/22876 [[Kharagpur–Purulia Intercity Express]] and 12865/12866 [[Lalmati Express]].
 
== Notes ==
{{notelist}}


== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Jhargram railway station]]
* [[Jhargram railway station]]
* [[Purulia Junction railway station]]
* [[Purulia Junction railway station]]
* [[Kharagpur - Purulia Intercity Express]]
* [[Kharagpur–Purulia Intercity Express]]
* [[Lalmati Express]]
* [[Lalmati Express]]
== Notes ==
{{notelist}}


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/8060 22821/Birsa Munda Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/8060 22821/Birsa Munda Express] India Rail Info
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/8061 22822/Birsa Munda Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/8061 22822/Birsa Munda Express] India Rail Info


{{Indian Railways}}
{{Indian Railways}}

Latest revision as of 00:07, 19 July 2021

Birsa Munda Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
Current operator(s)South Eastern Railway zone
Route
StartJhargram (JGM)
Stops9
EndPurulia Junction (PRR)
Distance travelled185 km (115 mi)
Service frequencyWeekly [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)22821/22822
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesICF coaches
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed55 km/h (34 mph), including halts
Route map
Birsa Munda Express (Jhargram–Purulia) route map

The Birsa Munda Express is an Express train belonging to South Eastern Railway zone that runs between Jhargram and Purulia Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 22821/22822 train numbers on bi-weekly basis.[1][2][3]

Service[edit | edit source]

The 22821/Birsa Munda Express has an average speed of 55 km/hr and covers 185 km in 3h 20m. The 22822/Birsa Munda Express has an average speed of 57 km/hr and covers 185 km in 3h 15m.

Route and halts[edit | edit source]

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition[edit | edit source]

The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 9 coaches:

  • 7 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction[edit | edit source]

Both trains are hauled by a Tatanagar Loco Shed-based WAM-4 electric locomotive from Jhargram to Purulia and vice versa.

Rake sharing[edit | edit source]

The train shares its rake with 22875/22876 Kharagpur–Purulia Intercity Express and 12865/12866 Lalmati Express.

See also[edit | edit source]

Notes[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Runs one day in a week for every direction.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ SALIENT FEATURES OF SER's NEW TIME TABLE-2016
  2. ↑ Tatanagar gets new train for Mumbai
  3. ↑ Two pairs of railway trains in the new timetable of railway from October 1

External links[edit | edit source]


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