| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Express | ||||
| Current operator(s) | South Eastern Railway zone | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Jhargram (JGM) | ||||
| Stops | 9 | ||||
| End | Purulia Junction (PRR) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 185 km (115 mi) | ||||
| Service frequency | Weekly [lower-alpha 1] | ||||
| Train number(s) | 22821/22822 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | No | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | On-board catering E-catering | ||||
| Observation facilities | ICF coaches | ||||
| Entertainment facilities | No | ||||
| Baggage facilities | No | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | 2 | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 55 km/h (34 mph), including halts | ||||
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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:
- Jhargram
- Gidhni
- Dhalbhumgarh
- Ghatsila
- Rakha Mines
- Tatanagar Junction
- Kandra Junction
- Chandil Junction
- Barabhum
- Purulia Junction
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]
- Jhargram railway station
- Purulia Junction railway station
- Kharagpur–Purulia Intercity Express
- Lalmati Express
Notes[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Runs one day in a week for every direction.
References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
- 22821/Birsa Munda Express India Rail Info
- 22822/Birsa Munda Express India Rail Info
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