Bhagalpur–Muzaffarpur Jan Sewa Express
The Bhagalpur - Muzaffarpur Jan Sewa Express is an express train belonging to Eastern Railway zone that runs between Bhagalpur Junction and Muzaffarpur Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 13419/13420 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Current operator(s) | Eastern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Bhagalpur Junction (BGP) |
| Stops | 14 |
| End | Muzaffarpur Junction (MFP) |
| Distance travelled | 240 km (149 mi) |
| Service frequency | Daily[lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 13419/13420 |
| 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 | 38 km/h (24 mph), including halts |
Service
The 13419/Jan Sewa Express has an average speed of 38 km/hr and covers 240 km in 6h 35m. The 13420/Jan Sewa Express has an average speed of 35 km/hr and covers 240 km in 6h 50m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
- Bhagalpur Junction
- Akbarnagar
- Sultanganj
- Bariarpur
- Jamalpur Junction
- Dharhara
- Abhaipur
- Kajra
- Kiul Junction
- Lakhisarai Junction
- Barhiya
- Barauni Junction
- Bachhwara Junction
- Dalsinghsarai
- Samastipur Junction
- Khudiram Bose Pusa
- Dholi
- Muzaffarpur Junction
Coach composite
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 17 coaches :
- 1 3Tier AC coach
- 3 Sleeper Coaches
- 11 General
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Jamalpur Loco Shed based WDM 3A or WDP-4D diesel locomotive from Bhagalpur to Muzaffarpur and vice versa.
See also
- Bhagalpur Junction railway station
- Muzaffarpur Junction railway station
- Saharsa - Amritsar Jan Sewa Express
Notes
- Runs seven days in a week for every direction.
References
- "मुजफ्फरपुर जंक्शन पर छात्रों का भारी उपद्रव, तोड़फोड़" [Heavy disturbance, vandalism of students at Muzaffarpur Junction]. Live Hindustan (in Hindi). 25 June 2017.
- "Express train likely to run on Ganga bridge". The Times of India. 10 September 2016.
- "10 months on, no express train crosses Munger rail bridge". The Times of India. 17 January 2017.
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