Jaynagar–Patna Intercity Express Explained

Jaynagar–Patna Intercity Express
Type:Intercity
Operator:East Central Railway zone
Start: (JYG)
Stops:8
End: (PNBE)
Distance:244km (152miles)
Journey Time:7h 40m
Frequency:Except Saturday
Class:AC Chair Car, General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:No
Catering:No
Observation:ICF coach
Entertainment:No
Baggage:No
Other Facilities:Below the seats
Stock:1
Trainnumber:15549/15550
Speed:32km/h, including halts

The Jaynagar–Patna Intercity Express is an Intercity train belonging to East Central Railway zone that runs between and in India. It is currently being operated with 15549/15550 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1] [2] [3]

Service

The 15549/Jayanagar Patna Intercity Express has an average speed of 29 km/h and covers 244 km in 8h 30m. The 15550/Patna Jaynagar Intercity Express has an average speed of 32 km/h and covers 244 km in 7h 30m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 11 coaches:

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Samastipur Loco Shed-based WDM-3A/WDM-3D diesel locomotive from Jainagar to Patna and vice versa.

Direction reversal

The train reverses its direction 1 times:

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: New Jayanagar-Pataliputra train service to being soon. India Today. 6 August 2017 . PTI . 20 January 2019 .
  2. Web site: New Jayanagar-Pataliputra train service soon: says DRM/Samastipur–RailNews Media India Ltd. railnews.in. 2017-08-10.
  3. Web site: पटना के लिए वाया हाजीपुर इंटरसिटी एक्सप्रेस का परिचालन 12 अगस्त से Via Hajipur Intercity Express for Patna from Aug 12 . prabhatkhabar.com. 2017-08-10.