Patliputra–Narkatiaganj Intercity Express Explained

Intercity Express
Type:Express
Operator:North Eastern Railway zone
Stops:12
Distance:370km (230miles)
Journey Time:11 hours 55 mins
Frequency:six days in a week
Class:general unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:No
Stock:Standard Indian Railways Coaches
Trainnumber:25201 / 25202
Speed:32.5km/h

The 25201 / 02 Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways North Eastern Railway zone that runs between and in India.[1]

It operates as train number 25201 from to and as train number 25202 in the reverse direction serving the states of Bihar.

Coaches

The 25201 / 02 Intercity Express has 13 general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.

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 25201 - Intercity Express covers the distance of 235km (146miles) in 7 hours 35 mins (31 km/h) and in 6 hours 25 mins as the 25202 - Intercity Express (37 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is lower than 55km/h, as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing

The 25201 / 02 Intercity Express runs from via,, Mehsi railway station, to .

Traction

As the route is going to electrification, a based WDM-3A diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

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Notes and References

  1. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Loco-makes-smooth-trial-run-on-Digha-Sonepur-bridge/articleshow/48406988.cms?from=mdr Loco Makes Smooth Trial on Digha Sonepur Bridge