Islampur–Patna Express

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The Islampur–Patna Express is an express train belonging to East Coast Railway zone that runs between Islampur and Patna Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 18696/18695 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3]

Islampur–Patna Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
Current operator(s)East Central Railways
Route
StartIslampur (IPR)
Stops18
EndPatna Junction (PNBE)
Distance travelled65 km (40 mi)
Average journey time2h
Service frequencyDaily [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)18696 / 18695
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering,
E-catering
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stockICF coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed32 km/h (20 mph), including halts

Service

The 18695/Islampur–Patna Express has an average speed of 32 km/h and covers 65 km in 2h. The 18696/Patna–Islampur Express has an average speed of 26 km/h and covers 65 km in 2h 30m.

Route & Halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 21 coaches:

  • 1 First AC
  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 2 AC III Tier
  • 9 Sleeper Coaches
  • 5 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Mughalsarai-based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Patna to Islampur & vice versa.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 18621/18622 Patna–Hatia Express.

See also

Notes

  1. Runs seven day in a week for every direction.

References

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