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| operator = [[East Central Railway zone|East Central Railways]]
| operator = [[East Central Railway zone|East Central Railways]]
| ridership =
| ridership =
| start = {{rws|Darbhanga}} ('''DBG''')
| start = {{stnlnk|Darbhanga}} (DBG)
| stops = 47
| stops = 47
| end = {{rws|Amritsar}} ('''ASR''')
| end = {{stnlnk|Amritsar}} (ASR)
| distance = {{convert|1486|km|0|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|1486|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 32h 25m   
| journeytime = 32h 25m   
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| baggage = No
| baggage = No
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = [[ICF Coaches]]
| stock = [[ICF coaches]]
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =  
| electrification =  
| trainnumber = 15211 / 15212
| trainnumber = 15211 / 15212
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The 15211 / 15212 '''Jan Nayak Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[East Central Railway zone]] that runs between [[Darbhanga Junction railway station|Darbhanga Junction]] and [[Amritsar Junction railway station|Amritsar Junction]] in [[India]]. It is currently being operated with 15211/15212 train numbers on a daily basis.<ref>[http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/manduadih-rameswaram-weekly-express-tops-india-s-most-delayed-trains-list-117071000303_1.html Manduadih-Rameswaram Weekly Express tops India's most-delayed trains list]</ref><ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/fog-gone-but-trains-remain-cancelled-till-feb-28/articleshow/57172187.cms "Fog gone, but trains remain cancelled till February 28"]</ref><ref>[http://m.timesofindia.com/city/patna/check-up-on-weather-before-you-plan-holiday/articleshow/56008264.cms  Check up on weather before you plan holiday]</ref>
The 15211 / 15212 '''Jan Nayak Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[East Central Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Darbhanga Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Amritsar Junction}} in India. It is currently being operated with 15211/15212 train numbers on a daily basis.<ref>[http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/manduadih-rameswaram-weekly-express-tops-india-s-most-delayed-trains-list-117071000303_1.html Manduadih-Rameswaram Weekly Express tops India's most-delayed trains list]</ref><ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/fog-gone-but-trains-remain-cancelled-till-feb-28/articleshow/57172187.cms "Fog gone, but trains remain cancelled till February 28"]</ref><ref>[http://m.timesofindia.com/city/patna/check-up-on-weather-before-you-plan-holiday/articleshow/56008264.cms  Check up on weather before you plan holiday]</ref>


This train is named after and in honor to [[Karpoori Thakur]](Jan Nayak), a freedom fighter & Ex [[Chief Minister]] of [[Bihar]] State
This train is named after and in honor to [[Karpoori Thakur]](Jan Nayak), a freedom fighter & ex-[[Chief Minister]] of [[Bihar]] state


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


* '''{{rws|Darbhanga Junction}}'''
* '''{{stnlnk|Darbhanga Junction}}'''
* {{rws|Laheriasarai}}
* {{stnlnk|Laheriasarai}}
* {{rws|Samastipur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Samastipur Junction}}
* {{rws|Muzaffarpur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Muzaffarpur Junction}}
* {{rws|Bapudham Motihari}}
* {{stnlnk|Bapudham Motihari}}
* {{rws|Bettiah}}
* {{stnlnk|Bettiah}}
* {{rws|Narkatiaganj Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Narkatiaganj Junction}}
* {{rws|Kaptanganj Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Kaptanganj Junction}}
* {{rws|Gorakhpur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Gorakhpur Junction}}
* {{rws|Basti}}
* {{stnlnk|Basti}}
* {{rws|Gonda Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Gonda Junction}}
* {{rws|Sitapur Cantonment}}
* {{stnlnk|Sitapur Cantonment}}
* {{rws|Sitapur City Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Sitapur City Junction}}
* {{rws|Bareilly Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Bareilly Junction}}
* {{rws|Moradabad Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Moradabad Junction}}
* {{rws|Najibabad Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Najibabad Junction}}
* {{rws|Laksar Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Laksar Junction}}
* {{rws|Saharanpur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Saharanpur Junction}}
* {{rws|Ambala Cantonment Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Ambala Cantonment Junction}}
* {{rws|Ludhiana Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Ludhiana Junction}}
* {{rws|Jalandhar Cantonment Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Jalandhar Cantonment Junction}}
* {{rws|Jalandhar City Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Jalandhar City Junction}}
* {{rws|Beas Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Beas Junction}}
* '''{{rws|Amritsar Junction}}'''
* '''{{stnlnk|Amritsar Junction}}'''


==Coach composite==
==Coach composition==


The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110&nbsp;kmph. The train consists of 23 coaches:<ref>https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-jan-nayak-express-15212/803/344/1005</ref>
The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110&nbsp;kmph. The train consists of 23 coaches:<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-jan-nayak-express-15212/803/344/1005|title=15212/Jan Nayak Express - Amritsar to Darbhanga ECR/East Central Zone - Railway Enquiry}}</ref>


* 21 General Unreserved
* 21 General Unreserved
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== Traction==
== Traction==


Both trains are hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Samastipur|Samastipur Loco Shed]] based [[WDM 3A]] diesel locomotive from {{rws|Darbhanga}} to {{rws|Samastipur}}. From {{rws|Samastipur}}, train is hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Ghaziabad|Ghaziabad Loco Shed]] based [[WAP 5]] electric locomotive up till {{rws|Amritsar}} and vice versa.
Both trains are hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Samastipur|Samastipur Loco Shed]]-based [[WDM-3A]] diesel locomotive from Darbhanga to {{stnlnk|Samastipur}}. From Samastipur, the train is hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Ghaziabad|Ghaziabad Loco Shed]]-based [[WAP-5]] electric locomotive up till Amritsar, and vice versa.


== Rake Sharing ==
==Rake sharing==


The train shares its rake with 15275/15276 [[Saharsa - Barauni Express]].
The train shares its rake with 15275/15276 [[Saharsa–Barauni Express]].


== Direction Reversal==
==Direction reversal==


Train Reverses its direction 1 times:
The train reverses its direction 1 times:


* {{rws|Samastipur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Samastipur Junction}}
 
== Notes ==
{{notelist}}


== See also ==
== See also ==
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* [[Darbhanga Junction railway station]]
* [[Darbhanga Junction railway station]]
* [[Amritsar Junction railway station]]
* [[Amritsar Junction railway station]]
* [[Saharsa - Barauni Express]]
* [[Saharsa–Barauni Express]]
 
== Notes ==
{{notelist}}


== References ==
== References ==

Latest revision as of 18:13, 1 January 2022

Jan Nayak Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service12 December 2009; 15 years ago (2009-12-12)
Current operator(s)East Central Railways
Route
StartDarbhanga (DBG)
Stops47
EndAmritsar (ASR)
Distance travelled1,486 km (923 mi)
Average journey time32h 25m
Service frequencyDaily [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)15211 / 15212
On-board services
Class(es)General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockICF coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed46 km/h (29 mph) average including halts

The 15211 / 15212 Jan Nayak Express is an Express train belonging to East Central Railway zone that runs between Darbhanga Junction and Amritsar Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 15211/15212 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3]

This train is named after and in honor to Karpoori Thakur(Jan Nayak), a freedom fighter & ex-Chief Minister of Bihar state

Service[edit]

The 15211/Jan Nayak Express has an average speed of 46 km/hr and covers 1486 km in 32h 25m. The 15212/Jan Nayak Express has an average speed of 47 km/hr and covers 1486 km in 31h 55m.

Route & Halts[edit]

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition[edit]

The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 23 coaches:[4]

  • 21 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction[edit]

Both trains are hauled by a Samastipur Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive from Darbhanga to Samastipur. From Samastipur, the train is hauled by a Ghaziabad Loco Shed-based WAP-5 electric locomotive up till Amritsar, and vice versa.

Rake sharing[edit]

The train shares its rake with 15275/15276 Saharsa–Barauni Express.

Direction reversal[edit]

The train reverses its direction 1 times:

See also[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ↑ Runs seven days in a week for every direction.

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Manduadih-Rameswaram Weekly Express tops India's most-delayed trains list
  2. ↑ "Fog gone, but trains remain cancelled till February 28"
  3. ↑ Check up on weather before you plan holiday
  4. ↑ "15212/Jan Nayak Express - Amritsar to Darbhanga ECR/East Central Zone - Railway Enquiry".

External links[edit]


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