Howrah–Patna Jan Shatabdi Express
The 12023 / 12024 Patna Howrah Jan Shatabdi Express is a Superfast express train of the Jan Shatabdi Express series belonging to Indian Railways - East Central Railway zone that runs between Patna Junction and Howrah Junction in India.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast, Jan Shatabdi Express |
| First service | 12 November 2001 |
| Current operator(s) | East Central Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Patna Junction (PNBE) |
| Stops | 14 |
| End | Howrah Junction (HWH) |
| Distance travelled | 532 km (331 mi) |
| Average journey time | 7 hours 40 minutes as 12024, 8 hours 10 minutes as 12023. |
| Service frequency | 6 days a Week. |
| Train number(s) | 12023 / 12024 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC Chair Car, Non AC Chair Car |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Auto-rack arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | On-board Catering E-Catering |
| Observation facilities | Rake Sharing With 12365/12366 Patna Ranchi Jan Shatabdi Express |
| Baggage facilities | Overhead racks |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 130 km/h (81 mph) maximum, 67.20 km/h (42 mph) average including halts |
It operates as train number 12024 from Patna Junction to Howrah Junction and as train number 12023 in the reverse direction serving the states of Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal.
It is one of the most important and high priority train in its entire route and is given highest preference over all other trains.
It used to run as a Shatabdi Express between Patna to Howrah (introduced on Nov 2001) but due to low patronage this train was converted to Jan Shatabdi Express launched by the former railway minister of India, Mr. Nitish Kumar in the 2002 / 03 Rail Budget .
Coaches
The 12024 / 23 Patna Howrah Jan Shatabdi Express has 3 AC Chair Car, 16 Second Class seating & 2 Power Cars. It does not carry a Pantry car coach . The LHB Coaches of the train can run with a maximum speed of 130km/hr.
As is customary with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
The 12024 Patna Howrah Jan Shatabdi Express covers the distance of 532 km (331 mi) in 7 hours 40 mins (69.39 km/hr) & in 8 hours 10 mins as 12023 Howrah Patna Jan Shatabdi Express (65.14 km/hr).
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
12024 is 2nd fastest in terms of time(1st being 12306 Howrah Rajdhani Express which takes 7hrs 20 mins from Patna Junction to Howrah Junction) and it takes around 7hrs 40 mins to cover entire journey from Patna to Howrah.
It is also the Second fastest of all Janshatabdi Express in terms of speeds.
Major Stops of 12024/23 Patna Janshatabdi Express:
Routeing
The 12024 / 23 Patna Howrah Jan Shatabdi Express runs from Patna Junction via Mokama Junction, Jhajha, Madhupur Junction, Asansol Junction to Howrah Junction .
Traction
As the entire route is fully electrified, a Howrah based WAP-7 locomotive powers the train for its entire journey.
Operation
12023 Howrah Patna Jan Shatabdi Express runs from Howrah Junction on all days except Sunday arriving Patna Junction the same day .
12024 Patna Howrah Jan Shatabdi Express runs from Patna Junction on all days except Sunday arriving Howrah Junction the same day .
Rake Sharing
The 12024 / 23 Patna Howrah Jan Shatabdi Express shares its rake with 12365 / 66 Patna Ranchi Jan Shatabdi Express.
References
External links
- "Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry". indianrail.gov.in. Archived from the original on 8 April 2014. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
- "[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet". irfca.org. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
