Malda Town–Patna Express
The Malda Town - Patna Express is an express train belonging to Eastern Railway zone that runs between Malda Town and Patna Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 13415/13416 train numbers on tri-weekly basis.[1][2]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Current operator(s) | Eastern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Malda Town (MLDT) |
| Stops | 16 |
| End | Patna Junction (PNBE) |
| Distance travelled | 403 km (250 mi) |
| Service frequency | Tri-weekly[lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 13415/13416 |
| 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 | 45 km/h (28 mph), including halts |
Service
The 13415/Malda Town - Patna Express has an average speed of 45 km/hr and covers 403 km in 9h. The 13416/Patna - Malda Town Express Express has an average speed of 38 km/hr and covers 403 km in 10h 35m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composite
The train has standard ICF(utkristh) rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 18 coaches :
- 1 AC II Tier
- 1 AC III Tier
- 8 Sleeper Coaches
- 6 General
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Malda Loco Shed based WDM-2A or WDM 3A diesel locomotive from Malda Town to Patna Junction and vice versa.
See also
- Malda Town railway station
- Patna Junction railway station
- Sealdah - Varanasi Express
- Sealdah - Anand Vihar Express
Notes
- Runs three days in a week for every direction.
External links
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