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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Humsafar Express |
| First service | 2 March 2019 |
| Current operator(s) | East Central Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Patna Junction (PNBE) |
| Stops | 20 |
| End | Banaswadi (BAND) |
| Distance travelled | 2,640 km (1,640 mi) |
| Average journey time | 48h 15m |
| Service frequency | Weekly [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 22353 / 22354 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 3 tier |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Available |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB Humsafar |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 55 km/h (34 mph) Avg. Speed |
The 22353 / 22354 Patna - Banaswadi Humsafar Express is a superfast train belonging to East Central Railway zone that runs between Patna Junction and Banaswadi of Bengaluru city.
It is currently being operated with 22353/22354 train numbers on a weekly basis.
Coach Composition[edit | edit source]
The trains is completely 3-tier AC sleeper trains designed by Indian Railways with features of LED screen display to show information about stations, train speed etc. and will have announcement system as well, Vending machines for tea, coffee and milk, Bio toilets in compartments as well as CCTV cameras.
Service[edit | edit source]
The 22353/Patna - Banaswadi Humsafar Express has an average speed of 54 km/hr and covers 2640 km in 48h 45m.[1]
The 22354/Banaswadi - Patna Humsafar Express has an average speed of 56 km/hr and covers 2640 km in 47h 30m.[2]
Route & Halts[edit | edit source]
- Patna Junction
- Ara
- Buxar
- Pt. DD Upadhyaya Junction (Mughalsarai)
- Allahabad Chheoki Junction
- Satna
- Katni Junction
- Jabalpur Junction
- Pipariya
- Itarsi Junction
- Betul
- Nagpur
- Chandrapur
- Balharshah
- Warangal
- Vijayawada
- Gudur
- Renigunta
- Katpadi Junction
- Jolarpettai Junction
- Krishnarajapuram
- Banaswadi
Traction[edit | edit source]
This route is fully electrified and both trains hauled by a Gomoh Electric Locomotive Shed based WAP 7 locomotive on its entire journey.
Schedule[edit | edit source]
| Train Number | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22353 | PNBE | Patna Junction | 20:15 PM | Thursday | Banaswadi | 21:15 PM | Sat |
| 22354 | BAND | Banaswadi | 13:15 PM | Sun | Patna Junction | 12:45 PM | Tue |
See also[edit | edit source]
Notes[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Runs one days in a week for every direction.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "22353/Patna - Banaswadi Humsafar Express". India Rail Info.
- ↑ "22354/Banaswadi - Patna Humsafar Express". India Rail Info.
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