Danapur–Anand Vihar Jan Sadharan Express Explained

Danapur - Anand Vihar Terminal Jan Sadharan Express
Type:Superfast Express
Locale:Bihar, Uttar Pradesh & Delhi
Operator:East Central Railways
Start: (DNR)
Stops:6
End:Anand Vihar Terminal (ANVT)
Distance:990km (620miles)
Journeytime:18 hours 40 minutes
Frequency:Daily
Class:General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:No
Catering:No
Observation:Large windows
Stock:LHB coach
Trainnumber:13257 / 13258
Speed:110km/h maximum,
60.92km/h average including halts

The 13257 / 13258 Danapur - Anand Vihar Terminal Jan Sadharan Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian RailwaysEast Central Railway zone that runs between and in India.

It operates as train number 13257 from Danapur to Anand Vihar Terminal and as train number 13258 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Bihar and Delhi.

It is part of the Jan Sadharan Express series launched by the former railway minister of India, Mr. Laloo Prasad Yadav.

Coaches

The 13257/58 Danapur–Anand Vihar Jan Sadharan Express has 20 General Unreserved and 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches. It does not carry a pantry car.

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 13257 Danapur–Anand Vihar Jan Sadharan Express covers the distance of 990km (620miles) in 18 hours 50 mins (62.53 km/h) and in 18 hours 40 mins as 13258 Anand Vihar–Danapur Jan Sadharan Express (59.40 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is above 55km/h, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routeing

The 13257/13258 Danapur–Anand Vihar Terminal Jan Sadharan Express runs from Danapur via,,,,, to Anand Vihar Terminal.

In addition it has technical halts at and .

Traction

As the route is fully electrified, a Gomoh / Kanpur / Ghaziabad-based WAP-7 locomotive powers the train for its entire journey.

Operation

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