Bandra Terminus–Patna Weekly Express
The 22971/22972 Bandra - Patna Weekly Express is a superfast train of the Indian Railways, which runs between Bandra Terminus of Mumbai and Patna Junction of Patna, the capital of Bihar.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| Locale | Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar |
| First service | 1 January 2001 |
| Current operator(s) | Western Railway |
| Route | |
| Start | Bandra Terminus (BDTS) |
| Stops | 13 |
| End | Patna Junction (PNBE) |
| Distance travelled | 1,845 km (1,146 mi) |
| Average journey time | 31h 15m |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board Catering E-Catering |
| Observation facilities | No |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Other facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coaches |
| Operating speed | 57 km/h (35 mph) average with halts |
It is currently being operated with 22971/22972 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2]
Service
The 22971/Bandra Terminus - Patna Weekly Express has an average speed of 55 km/hr and covers 1845 km in 33h 30m.
The 22972/Patna - Bandra Terminus Weekly Express has an average speed of 57 km/hr and covers 1845 km in 32h 25m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
Schedule
| Train Number | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22971 | BDTS | Bandra Terminus | 16:35 PM | Mon | Patna Junction | 02:05 AM | Wed |
| 22972 | PNBE | Patna Junction | 23:10 PM | Wed | Bandra Terminus | 07:35 AM | Fri |
Coach composite
The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches :
- 1 AC II Tier
- 2 AC III Tier
- 14 Sleeper Coaches
- 3 General
- 2 End-on Generator
Traction
Both trains are hauled by an Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Bandra to Itarsi. From Itarsi trains are hauled by a Diesel Loco Shed, Itarsi based WDP-4 or WDM-3A diesel locomotives uptil Patna and vice versa.
Direction Reversal
Train is reversed one time at Udhna Junction.
Rake Sharing
The train shares its rake with 22965/66 Bandra Terminus - Bhagat Ki Kothi Superfast Express
References
- "22971/Bandra Terminus - Patna Weekly Superfast Express". India Rail Info.
- "22972/Patna - Bandra Terminus Weekly Superfast Express". India Rail Info.
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