| Archana Express | |
| Type: | Superfast Express |
| Operator: | East Central Railway |
| Start: | Patna Junction (PNBE) |
| Stops: | 18 |
| End: | Jammu Tawi (JAT) |
| Distance: | 1515km (941miles) |
| Journeytime: | 26 hrs 50 mins |
| Frequency: | Bi-weekly. |
| Class: | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating: | Yes |
| Sleeping: | Yes |
| Catering: | Available |
| Observation: | Large windows |
| Baggage: | No |
| Stock: | LHB coach |
| Trainnumber: | 12355 / 12356 |
| Speed: | 130km/h maximum, 56km/h average including halts. |
The 12355 / 12356 Archana Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways – East Central Railway zone that runs between and in India.[1]
It operates as train number 12355 from Patna Junction to Jammu Tawi and as train number 12356 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir.
The 12355 / 56 Patna Junction–Jammu Tawi Archana Express has 1Ac 2 AC 2 tier, 4 AC 3 tier, 11 Sleeper class, 2 General Unreserved and 2 Generator cum Luggage Rack Coaches. In addition, it carries a pantry car https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2oyK02AI3o.Train uses LHB coach.As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
The 12355 Patna Junction–Jammu Tawi Archana Express covers the distance of 1515km (941miles) in 27 hours 20 mins (55.43 km/h) and in 26 hours 55 mins as 12356 Jammu Tawi–Patna Junction Archana Express (56.28 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is above 55km/h, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
The 12355 / 56 Patna Junction–Jammu Tawi Archana Express runs from Patna Junction,,,, Bhadohi,, Rae Bareli Junction, Lucknow NR,,,, Ambala Cantt Junction,, Jalandhar cantt Junction to Jammu Tawi http://www.holidayiq.com/railways/archana-express-12355-train.html.[1]
As route is now fully electrified, it is hauled by a Samastipur Loco Shed / Gomoh Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.
12355 Patna Junction–Jammu Tawi Archana Express runs from Patna Junction every Tuesday and Saturday, reaching Jammu Tawi the next day.
12356 Jammu Tawi–Patna Junction Archana Express runs from Jammu Tawi every Wednesday and Sunday, reaching Patna Junction the next day.