Islampur–Patna Express
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]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Current operator(s) | East Central Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Islampur (IPR) |
| Stops | 18 |
| End | Patna Junction (PNBE) |
| Distance travelled | 65 km (40 mi) |
| Average journey time | 2h |
| Service frequency | Daily [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 18696 / 18695 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering, E-catering |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | ICF coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 32 km/h (20 mph), including halts |
ServiceEdit
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 & HaltsEdit
The important halts of the train are:
Coach compositionEdit
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
TractionEdit
Both trains are hauled by a Mughalsarai-based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Patna to Islampur & vice versa.
Rake sharingEdit
The train shares its rake with 18621/18622 Patna–Hatia Express.
See alsoEdit
NotesEdit
- ↑ Runs seven day in a week for every direction.
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