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Islampur–Patna Express
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| 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 |
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]
Service[edit]
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[edit]
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composition[edit]
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[edit]
Both trains are hauled by a Mughalsarai-based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Patna to Islampur & vice versa.
Rake sharing[edit]
The train shares its rake with 18621/18622 Patna–Hatia Express.
See also[edit]
Notes[edit]
- ↑ Runs seven day in a week for every direction.
References[edit]
External links[edit]
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