Palamu Express Explained

Palamu Express
Type:Express
Operator:East Central Railway
Start: (BRKA)
Stops:30
End: (PNBE)
Distance:492km (306miles)
Journeytime:13h 35m
Frequency:Daily
Class:AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:No
Autorack:Overhead racks
Catering:E-catering
Baggage:No
Otherfacilities:Below the seats
Stock:ICF coach
Trainnumber:13347 / 13348
Speed:40km/h average including halts.

The 13347 / 13348 Palamu Express is an Express train belonging to East Central Railway zone that runs between and in India. It is currently being operated with 13347/13348 train numbers on a daily basis.[1] [2] [3]

Service

The 13347/Palamu Express has an average speed of 40 km/h and covers 492 km in 12h 10m. The 13348/Palamu Express has an average speed of 42 km/h and covers 492 km in 11h 20m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 20 coaches :

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a DDU Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Patna Junction to Barkakana Junction and vice versa.

Direction reversal

Train reverses its direction once at;

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/govt-mulls-grand-function-on-prakashotsav.html Special train will be run from Ranchi, Jamshedpur and Dhanbad to participate in the Patna Prakashotsava
  2. http://scroll.in/article/810906/gujarat-delhi-are-indias-most-investment-friendly-states-bihar-and-jharkhand-the-worst Gujarat, Delhi are India's most investment-friendly states, Bihar and Jharkhand the worst
  3. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/ECR-diverts-trains-for-track-work/articleshow/46204377.cms ECR diverts trains for track work