Ekatmata Express Explained

Ekatmata Express
Type:Express
Locale:Bihar & Uttar Pradesh
Operator:Northern Railway
Start: (GAYA)
Stops:12
End: (LKO)
Distance:524km (326miles)
Journeytime:10 hours 40 minutes
Frequency:Weekly
Class:AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:No
Sleeping:Yes
Autorack:Overhead racks
Catering:E-catering only
Observation:Large windows
Baggage:No
Otherfacilities:Below the seats
Stock:ICF coach
Trainnumber:14259 / 14260
Speed:49km/h average including halts.

The 14259 / 14260 Ekatmata Express is an intercity train of the Indian Railways connecting Gaya Junction in Bihar and of Uttar Pradesh. It is currently being operated with 14259/14260 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1]

Service

The 14259/Ekatmata Express has an average speed of 48 km/h and covers 319 km in 6 hrs 40 mins. 14260/Ekatmata Express has an average speed of 46 km/h and covers 319 km in 7 hrs.

Route and halts

Coach composition

The train consists of 13 coaches :

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a DDU Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive on its entire journey.

External links

Notes and References

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