Dhanbad–Patna Intercity Express
The Dhanbad - Patna Intercity Express is an Intercity train belonging to East Central Railway zone that runs between Dhanbad Junction and Patna Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 13331/13332 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Current operator(s) | East Central Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Dhanbad Junction (DHN) |
| Stops | 9 |
| End | Patna Junction (PNBE) |
| Distance travelled | 370 km (230 mi) |
| Service frequency | Except Sunday[lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 13331/13332 |
| 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 | 42 km/h (26 mph), including halts |
Service
The 13331/Dhanbad - Patna InterCity Express has an average speed of 41 km/h and covers 370 km in 9h. The 13332/Patna-Dhanbad InterCity Express has an average speed of 47 km/hr and covers 370 km in 7h 55m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composite
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 24 coaches:
- 1 AC First cum II Tier
- 2 AC II Tier
- 4 AC III Tier
- 9 Sleeper Coaches
- 6 General
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
Both trains are hauled by Gomoh Loco Shed based WAP-7 or Din Dayal Upadhyay Loco Shed based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Patna to Dhanbad and vice versa.
Rake Sharing
The train shares its rake with 1332/13330 Ganga Damodar Express
See also
Notes
- Runs six days in a week for every direction.
References