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{{short description|Express train in India}}
{{short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2015}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2015}}
{{italic title}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2015}}
{{Infobox rail service
{{Infobox rail service
| color          = FFA500
| name            = Magadh Express
| name            = Magadh Express
| image          = Magadh Express tb.jpg
| logo            = Ministry of Railways India.svg
| caption        = Magadh Express train board
| image          = Magadh Express in New Delhi.jpg
| caption        = Magadh Express standing at New Delhi.
| type            = [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]]
| type            = [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]]
| locale          = [[Bihar]], [[Uttar Pradesh]] & [[Delhi]]
| locale          = [[Bihar]], [[Uttar Pradesh]] & [[Delhi]]
| first          =  
| first          = {{start date and age|df=yes|1980|09|02}}
| last            =  
| last            =  
| operator        = [[South Eastern Railway zone|South Eastern Railways]]
| operator        = [[South Eastern Railway zone|South Eastern Railway]]
| ridership      =  
| ridership      =  
| start = {{stnlnk|Islampur}} (IPR)
| start = {{stnlnk|Islampur}} (IPR)
| stops          = 27
| stops          = 27
| end = {{stnlnk|New Delhi}} (NDLS)
| end = {{stnlnk|New Delhi}} (NDLS)
| distance        = {{convert|1064|km|0|abbr=on}}
| distance        = {{convert|1,063|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime    = 19 hours 35 minutes
| journeytime    = 19 hours 35 minutes
| frequency      = Daily
| frequency      = Daily
| class          = AC 1st, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| class          = AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| seating        = Yes
| seating        = Yes
| sleeping        = Yes
| sleeping        = Yes
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| entertainment  =  
| entertainment  =  
| baggage        = Available
| baggage        = Available
| otherfacilities =  
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock          = [[LHB Coaches]]
| stock          = [[LHB coach]]
| gauge          = {{track gauge|1676mm}} <br> [[broad gauge]]
| gauge          = {{track gauge|1,676mm}} <br/> [[Broad Gauge]]
| el              =  
| el              =  
| trainnumber    = 20801 / 20802
| trainnumber    = 20801 / 20802
| speed          = {{convert|54|km/h|abbr=on}} average with halts
| speed          = {{convert|54|km/h|abbr=on}} average with halts
| map            = [[File:Magadh Express (New Delhi - Islampur) route map.png|300px|Magadh Express (New Delhi – Islampur) route map]]
| map            = [[File:Magadh Express (New Delhi - Islampur) route map.png|250px|Magadh Express (New Delhi – Islampur) route map]]
| map_state      =  
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}}
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The 20801 / 20802 '''Magadh Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|superfast]] train running between [[New Delhi]] and {{stnlnk|Islampur}}. Its number is 20801/20802 and it departs from Islampur and reaches New Delhi the following day. In the past, its number was 2401/2402 and was run from the [[Northern Railway zone]]. Now it is run as a train from [[South Eastern Railway zone]]. Earlier a train named Sonbhadra Express used to run between Patna to New Delhi and vice versa. It was converted to Magadh Express after combining it with [[Vikramshila Express]].
The 20801 / 20802 '''Magadh Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|superfast]] train running between [[New Delhi]] and {{stnlnk|Islampur}}. In the past, it's old number was 2401/2402 and was run by the [[Northern Railway zone]]. Now it is run by [[South Eastern Railway zone]].


== Schedule ==
== Schedule ==


* 20801 MAGADH EXPRESS departs New Delhi every night at 21:05 IST (09:05 PM) and reaches Islampur on the next evening 16:30 IST (04:30 PM). It takes 19 hours 25 minutes [https://www.trainman.in/train/02872]
* 20801 MAGADH EXPRESS departs Islampur every day at 15:30 IST (03:30 PM) and reaches New Delhi on the next day 11:50 IST (11:50 AM PM). It takes 20 hours 20 minutes [https://www.trainman.in/train/02872]


* 20802 MAGADH EXPRESS departs Islampur every afternoon 15:32 IST (03:52 PM) and reaches New Delhi next noon at 11:50 IST (11:50 AM). It takes 20 hours 18 minutes [https://www.trainman.in/train/02871]
* 20802 MAGADH EXPRESS departs New Delhi every night 21:05 IST (09:50 PM) and reaches Islampur next noon at 15:25 IST (03:25 PM). It takes 18 hours 20 minutes [https://www.trainman.in/train/02871]


== Route & Halts ==
== Route and halts ==


* '''{{stnlnk|Islampur}}'''
* '''{{stnlnk|Islampur}}'''
* {{stnlnk|Fatuha Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Fatuha Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Patna Sahib}}
* {{stnlnk|Patna Sahib}}
* {{stnlnk|Rajendra Nagar Terminal}}
* {{stnlnk|Patna Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Patna Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Phulwari Sharif}}
* {{stnlnk|Danapur}}
* {{stnlnk|Danapur}}
* {{stnlnk|Bihta}}
* {{stnlnk|Ara Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Ara Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Buxar}}
* {{stnlnk|Buxar}}
* {{stnlnk|Dildarnagar Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Zamania}}
* {{stnlnk|Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Mirzapur}}
* {{stnlnk|Mirzapur}}
* {{stnlnk|Vindhyachal}}
* {{stnlnk|Prayagraj Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Prayagraj Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Kanpur Central}}
* {{stnlnk|Kanpur Central}}
* {{stnlnk|Etawah Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Etawah Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Firozabad}}
* {{stnlnk|Tundla Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Tundla Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Aligarh Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Aligarh Junction}}
* '''{{stnlnk|New Delhi}}'''
* '''{{stnlnk|New Delhi}}'''.


==Traction==
==Traction==


Both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Gomoh|Gomoh Loco Shed]] based [[WAP-7]] locomotive on its entire journey.
It is hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Gomoh|Gomoh Loco Shed]] or [[Diesel Loco Shed, Samastipur|Samastipur Loco Shed]] based [[WAP-7]] electric locomotive on its entire journey.
 
==Rake sharing==
The train shares its rake with 18623/18624 [[Islampur-Hatia Express]].


== Coaches ==
== Coaches ==
This train has 22 LHB coaches which has the maximum speed of 130 kmph. This rake consists,


*1 First AC (H1)
The train has 22 LHB coaches which has the maximum speed of 130 kmph. The rake arrangement is,
*1 AC Two Tier (A1)
 
*5 AC Three Tier (B1 to B5)
* 1 End On Generation (EOG)
*9 Sleeper (S1 to S9)
* 1 First AC (H1)
*4 Unreserved coaches
* 2 AC Two Tier (A1)
* 7 AC Three Tier (B1 to B7)
* 1 AC Three Tier Economy (M1)
* 7 Sleeper (S1 to S7)
* 2 Unreserved coaches
* 1 Seating-cum Luggage Rake (SLR)
 
But with effect from 01/04/2025, the Coach Composition will be changed with 1 First AC (H1), 2 AC Two Tier (A1), 5 AC Three Tier (B1 to B5), 1 AC Three Tier Economy (M1), 7 Sleeper (S1 to S7), 4 Unreserved coaches, 1 End On Generation (EOG), 1 Seating-cum Luggage Rake (SLR).


==Accident==
==Accident==

Latest revision as of 14:39, 4 December 2025



Magadh Express
Magadh Express standing at New Delhi.
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
LocaleBihar, Uttar Pradesh & Delhi
First service2 September 1980; 45 years ago (1980-09-02)
Current operator(s)South Eastern Railway
Route
StartIslampur (IPR)
Stops27
EndNew Delhi (NDLS)
Distance travelled1,063 km (661 mi)
Average journey time19 hours 35 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)20801 / 20802
On-board services
Class(es)AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering,
E-Catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Broad Gauge
Operating speed54 km/h (34 mph) average with halts
Route map
Magadh Express (New Delhi – Islampur) route map

The 20801 / 20802 Magadh Express is a superfast train running between New Delhi and Islampur. In the past, it's old number was 2401/2402 and was run by the Northern Railway zone. Now it is run by South Eastern Railway zone.

Schedule[edit | edit source]

  • 20801 MAGADH EXPRESS departs Islampur every day at 15:30 IST (03:30 PM) and reaches New Delhi on the next day 11:50 IST (11:50 AM PM). It takes 20 hours 20 minutes [1]
  • 20802 MAGADH EXPRESS departs New Delhi every night 21:05 IST (09:50 PM) and reaches Islampur next noon at 15:25 IST (03:25 PM). It takes 18 hours 20 minutes [2]

Route and halts[edit | edit source]

Traction[edit | edit source]

It is hauled by a Gomoh Loco Shed or Samastipur Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.

Rake sharing[edit | edit source]

The train shares its rake with 18623/18624 Islampur-Hatia Express.

Coaches[edit | edit source]

The train has 22 LHB coaches which has the maximum speed of 130 kmph. The rake arrangement is,

  • 1 End On Generation (EOG)
  • 1 First AC (H1)
  • 2 AC Two Tier (A1)
  • 7 AC Three Tier (B1 to B7)
  • 1 AC Three Tier Economy (M1)
  • 7 Sleeper (S1 to S7)
  • 2 Unreserved coaches
  • 1 Seating-cum Luggage Rake (SLR)

But with effect from 01/04/2025, the Coach Composition will be changed with 1 First AC (H1), 2 AC Two Tier (A1), 5 AC Three Tier (B1 to B5), 1 AC Three Tier Economy (M1), 7 Sleeper (S1 to S7), 4 Unreserved coaches, 1 End On Generation (EOG), 1 Seating-cum Luggage Rake (SLR).

Accident[edit | edit source]

In an accident due to dense fog on 2 January 2010, the Lichchavi Express collided with the stationary Magadh Express train at the station near the city of Etawah, about 170 miles (270 kilometers) southwest of Lucknow.[1] Ten people, including the driver of one of the trains, were injured.

In January 2018, the engine of the Magadh Express caught fire between stations–Twining Ganj and Raghunathpur – on Mughalsarai–Patna rail section of Danapur division. Railway officials reported no injuries or deaths amongst passengers. It was largely due to the loco pilot's prompt action in extinguishing the fire within moments of having witnessed it, for which the man received praise.[2][3]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Khan, Atiq; Balchand, K. (3 January 2010). "10 killed as trains collide in dense fog in U.P." The Hindu. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
  2. ↑ Alert Driver Averts Tragedy. "Bihar: Engine of Magadh Express Train Catches Fire". Outlook India. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
  3. ↑ "Bihar: Engine of Magadh Express train catches fire, alert driver averts tragedy". 15 January 2018. Retrieved 30 July 2018.

External links[edit | edit source]

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